Richness of non-timber forest products in Himalayan communities-diversity, distribution, use pattern and conservation status.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are important resources for sustenance of rural communities; a systematic planning to manage diverse NTFPs may immensely contribute to food and livelihood security of forest dwellers. Considering this, the present study has been undertaken in the Himachal Pradesh state in north India. It aims to provide detailed information on diversity, distribution, use pattern, and conservation status of selected NTFPs that have market potential, and suggest a possible way for their sustained management and possible role in livelihood upgradation of dependent communities.

Methodology

An inventory of NTFP species was prepared by collecting secondary information from published scientific studies in journals, books, and other periodicals as well

SUBMITTER: Masoodi HUR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7513279 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature