📍 About the Publication:
This handbook serves as a practical guide for communities, forest user groups, conservationists, and development practitioners involved in the sustainable collection and management of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs). Drawing from field experience, indigenous knowledge, and scientific practices, it provides actionable insights on sustainable harvesting techniques, value addition, biodiversity conservation, and market linkage development.
The publication highlights the ecological importance and economic potential of NTFPs in rural livelihoods while emphasizing the need for conservation, regeneration, and climate resilience. It aims to empower stakeholders to balance income generation with the long-term health of forest ecosystems.
🌱 Key Contents:
- Introduction to NTFPs and their classification
- Sustainable harvesting guidelines and seasonal calendars
- Processing, storage, and value chain strategies
- Legal and policy frameworks for NTFP management
- Case studies and community best practices
- Conservation strategies and regeneration techniques
👥 Who Should Use This Handbook?
This guide is ideal for:
- Community forest user groups
- NGOs and development organizations
- Local government officials and policy advocates
- Trainers, educators, and researchers in forestry and rural development
📚 Purpose:
To promote responsible use of forest resources, encourage economic alternatives to timber extraction, and foster community stewardship for ecological sustainability.
