A Review of the Potential of Non-timber Forest Products to Alleviate Poverty
Obed Asamoah,
Jones Abrefa Danquah,
Dastan Bamwesigye
et al.
Abstract:Non-timber forest Products (NTFPs) are a broad category of natural resources harvested from forests that do not involve cutting down trees for their wood or timber. NTFPs play a vital role in the livelihoods and economies of many rural communities, particularly in forest-dependent regions. Despite the benefits obtained from NTFPS, little is known about its potential to alleviate poverty in the local communities. The objective of this review is to comprehensively assess the potential of NTFP's contribution to p… Show more
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