Domestication and conservation of indigenous Miombo fruit trees for improving rural livelihoods in southern Africa

Akinnifesi, Festus K.; Sileshi, Gudeta W.; Ajayi, Oluyede C.; Chirwa, Paxie W.; Mng’omba, Simon A.; Chakeredza, Sebastian; Nyoka, B. I.

doi:10.1080/14888386.2008.9712888

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“…Miombo fruits are of great importance in the diet of many rural dwellers. Fruit sale is one of the strategies to meet specific cash needs in case of crop failure (Akinnifesi et al. , 2008b).…”

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“…, 2008b). The last two decades have witnessed increased interest in the conservation, domestication and commercialization efforts of indigenous miombo fruit trees (Akinnifesi et al. , 2008b).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Recent participatory domestication research by the World Agroforestry and partners has created opportunities for the development of miombo indigenous fruit trees as new crops and their management on‐farm (Akinnifesi et al. , 2008b).…”

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confidence: 99%

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The miombo woodlands at the cross roads: Potential threats, sustainable livelihoods, policy gaps and challenges

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The Miombo, the most extensive tropical woodland formation of Africa directly supports the livelihoods of over 100 million people through the provision of many tree products and ecosystem services essential to both the rural and urban communities. While the destruction of the Miombo has often been blamed on the rural communities dwelling near the forest resources, many urban dwellers depend heavily on the various products derived from the woodlands. This paper highlights the importance of the Miombo in the livelihoods of rural people, the potential threats to this ecosystem and opportunities for its sustainable management. About 70% of energy consumed in southern Africa is in the form of fuelwood or charcoal. The economic importance of the Miombo especially from non‐timber forest products (NTFPs) is usually understated due to their perceived non‐economic value yet they play an important role in sustaining livelihoods of forest dependent people in the miombo ecoregion. The Miombo also contributes to health services through the use of medicinal plant and products, in some cases, contributing up to 80% to rural health, including helping in coping with effects of HIV/AIDS, malaria and several diseases. The possibility of developing payment for environmental services schemes through public–private partnerships, and community‐based sustainable management models are proposed. Through conservation and commercialization of some of the products and services, there is a potential to provide income and improve the livelihood of people involved in the trade along the value chain.

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Section: Economic Potential Of Ntfpsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The miombo woodlands at the cross roads: Potential threats, sustainable livelihoods, policy gaps and challenges

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“…During the hunger season (summer months of December to March) the natural forests are essential for rural livelihood strategies since they are an important source of food and for resources to generate an income. This safety net feature of the Miombo woodlands or forestland has also been highlighted by others (see Akinnifesi et al, 2008;Chirwa et al, 2008). Natural forestlands are cleared and machambas are established and used for both subsistence and as the primary source of income for households.…”

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Analysis of the potential socio-economic impact of establishing plantation forestry on rural communities in Sanga district, Niassa province, Mozambique

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a b s t r a c tThis study assesses the livelihoods of rural households in a proposed green field forestry area located in Sanga district of Niassa province, Mozambique. The livelihood analysis was used to analyze potential socio-economic impacts of introducing forest plantations to rural households located within the proposed afforestation area. The study made use of household interviews, key informant interviews and secondary data. The sustainable livelihoods framework was used in the research process to develop the household questionnaire and to identify livelihood strategies. Data were analyzed using 331 household questionnaires collected throughout the proposed afforestation area in various communities in the study area. Findings from the study indicated that there is minimal wealth gaps between rural households; but that the introduction of the forestry industry and the subsequent employment created thereof may result in larger wealth gaps between wage earning and non-wage earning households. The study further concludes by linking the potential socio-economic impacts with mitigation recommendations that could be harmonized with FSC Standard requirements for forestry companies interested in developing a forest industry in the study area.

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“…Agroforestry research and development in Southern Africa has employed both circa situ and in-situ conservation approaches in the process of domestication of multipurpose tree species (Akinnifesi et al, 2008a;Akinnifesi et al, 2008c;Leakey and Akinnifesi, 2008).…”

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The status of agrobiodiversity management and conservation in major agroecosystems of Southern Africa

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Chirwa

Moyo

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Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment

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Domestication and conservation of indigenous Miombo fruit trees for improving rural livelihoods in southern Africa

Cited by 22 publications

References 9 publications

The miombo woodlands at the cross roads: Potential threats, sustainable livelihoods, policy gaps and challenges

The miombo woodlands at the cross roads: Potential threats, sustainable livelihoods, policy gaps and challenges

Analysis of the potential socio-economic impact of establishing plantation forestry on rural communities in Sanga district, Niassa province, Mozambique

The status of agrobiodiversity management and conservation in major agroecosystems of Southern Africa

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