Economic Valuation of Nontimber Forest Products under the Changing Climate in Kilombero District, Tanzania

Balama, Chelestino; Augustino, Suzana; Mwaiteleke, Danford; Lusambo, L.P.; Makonda, Fortunatus B. S.

doi:10.1155/2016/7893143

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“…Moreover, the contribution of fuel-woods to mean annual environmental income is associated with a high demand for fuel-wood as main source of cooking energy in the area. This finding is consistent with other studies conducted in Tanzania (Balama et al, 2016;Lusambo, 2016;Kilonzo et al, 2018) and in Uganda (Tugume et al, 2015) and in Zambia (Mulenga, Richardson, Mapemba, & Tembo, 2011). These studies reported that charcoal is the main sources of cooking energy in both urban and rural areas due to lack of affordable sources of energy.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…Another explanation could involve the easier access and availability of environmental resources such as charcoal, firewood, thatch grasses, poles and bush-meat harvested in village lands and illegally within PAs. According to Balama, Augustino, Mwaiteleke, Lusambo, and Makonda (2016) and also Kilonzo, Ndossi, Mauki, and Ochanga (2018), households closest to PAs in Tanzania, are generally more dependent on environmental products despite the restrictions imposed. Another plausible reason for high dependence on environmental cash-income is the higher availability of substitute goods in markets in larger towns that tends to be located further away from PAs.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Household Reliance on Environmental Income in the Western Serengeti Ecosystem, Tanzania

Kyando¹,

Nyahongo²,

Nielsen³

2019

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Pressures on protected areas (PAs) in Tanzania are increasing through the extractive use by surrounding communities. Understanding how environmental reliance varies in relation to distance from PAs and in relation to household’s socio-economic characteristics is important for PAs management and decision of poverty alleviation strategies. This study therefore aimed to quantifying the reliance on cash environmental income as a share in total household income over a gradient of distance from PA boundaries in Western Serengeti and evaluates how it is influenced by socio-economic characteristics. Data was collected through a semi-structured questionnaire of 150 households, randomly selected in three villages. Results indicate that environmental cash-income varies from 21.3% to 45.2% of the total annual cash-income, representing on average 37.8% of the total annual cash-income of all households surveyed. Households closest to the boundary of Serengeti National Park (SNP) are relatively more reliant on environmental income than those located relatively far. Environmental cash-income reliance is associated with household socio-economic factors including distance from SNP boundary, household wealth rank and absolute income from off-farm activities. The main sources of environmental cash-income are fuel-wood, construction materials and wild foods. Reducing environmental reliance requires promotion of off-farm activities, improved wood fuel stoves electricity and alternative sources of fuels.

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confidence: 92%

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confidence: 99%

Household Reliance on Environmental Income in the Western Serengeti Ecosystem, Tanzania

Kyando¹,

Nyahongo²,

Nielsen³

2019

ENRR

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“…Several studies have been conducted to assess the potential of NTFPs to alleviate poverty (Ahenkan & Boon, 2010;Cosyns et al, 2011;Meinhold & Darr, 2019) in Ghana and other part of the world. The assessment of local perceptions and the various influencing social factors about climate change, the value addition of NTFPs, and the diverse uses of NTFPs have been insufficiently addressed (Balama et al, 2016;Msalilwa et al, 2013). The study aims to assess the factors that influence the perception of locals on climate change, value addition and multiple use of NTFPs in local communities in Ghana.…”

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Factors that Influence Local Perceptions of Climate Change, Product Value Addition, Multiple Uses of NTFPs, and Their Impact on Poverty Alleviation in Ghana

Asamoah,

Danquah,

Bamwesigye

et al. 2024

Preprint

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The overwhelming evidence supports the assertion that the climate is undergoing change. Understanding the perception of locals of the magnitude of climate change and its influence on non-timber forest products (NTFPs) challenge at a global scale. Although studies on climate change, value addition, and the multiple uses of NTFPs and their impact on local livelihoods have been conducted, locals' perceptions of these factors have not been fully explored. This study aims to assess various social factors, including education, gender, and religion, and their influence on locals' perceptions of the abovementioned factors. The research focused on five regions where NTFPs are prevalent in Ghana (Western North, Bono, Ahafo, Ashanti, and Eastern regions). To investigate the impact of social factors on local perceptions of climate change, value addition, and the multiple values of NTFPs within rural communities, a total of 732 interviews with a team of interviewers across these five regions in Ghana were carried out. We applied a logistic regression model to assess the social factors and their influencing locals’ perceptions of the mentioned variables. It was revealed that age, gender, education, and occupation did not significantly influence locals' perceptions of climate change. However, religion was found to influence locals' perceptions of climate change. Furthermore, the results demonstrated that gender (P<0.000328) and education (P<0.00426) strongly influenced locals' perceptions of value addition to NTFPs. In contrast, religion and constraints (related to time, finance, and skills) did not significantly influence locals' perceptions. Additionally, it was observed that gender (0.00132), education (0.00692), and religion (8.12e-05) significantly influenced how locals perceive and use NTFPs. In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights into the intricate interplay among local perceptions, climate change, value addition, multiple uses of NTFPs, and the capacity of NTFPs to enhance the well-being of forest fringe communities. These findings underscore the importance of comprehensive, tailor-made interventions that consider local perspectives and adhere to sustainable approaches, with the aim of optimising the positive impacts of NTFPs in poverty alleviation and overall community development.

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“…Again, other studies have also assessed the impact of climate change, value addition, and multiple uses of NTFPs and their potential to improve local livelihoods. However, the assessment of local perceptions and the various influencing social factors (education, gender, religion, and age) about climate change, the value addition of NTFPs, and the diverse uses of NTFPs have been insufficiently addressed [26,73]. The study aims to assess the factors that influence the perception of locals on climate change, value addition, and multiple uses of NTFPs in local communities in Ghana.…”

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Assessing the Influence of Social Factors on Local Perceptions of Climate Change, Product Value Addition, Multiple Uses of NTFPs, and Their Influence on Poverty Alleviation in Ghana

Asamoah,

Danquah,

Bamwesigye

et al. 2024

Forests

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The key to the successful and sustainable utilisation of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) by local communities lies in understanding their perspectives on climate change and its effects on NTFP production. Furthermore, assessing their perceptions of the diverse uses and potential for the value addition of NTFPs is crucial for determining how these resources can enhance the well-being of local livelihoods. Although studies on climate change, value addition, and the multiple uses of NTFPs and their impact on local livelihoods have been conducted, locals’ perceptions of these factors have not been fully explored. This study aims to assess various social factors, including education, gender, and religion, and their influence on locals’ perceptions of the abovementioned factors. The research focused on five regions where NTFPs are prevalent in Ghana (the Western North, Bono, Ahafo, Ashanti, and Eastern regions). To investigate the influence of social factors on local perceptions of climate change, value addition, and the multiple values of NTFPs within rural communities, a total of 732 locals were randomly selected with a team of interviewers across these five regions in Ghana. Key informant interviews and focus group interview methods were used for the data collection. We applied a logistic regression model to assess the social factors and their influencing locals’ perceptions of the mentioned variables. It was revealed that age, gender, education, and occupation did not significantly influence locals’ perceptions of climate change. However, religion was found to influence locals’ perceptions of climate change. Furthermore, the results demonstrated that gender and education strongly influenced locals’ perceptions of value addition to NTFPs. In contrast, religion and constraints (related to time, finance, and skills) did not significantly influence locals’ perceptions. In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights into the intricate interplay among local perceptions, climate change, value addition, multiple uses of NTFPs, and the capacity of NTFPs to enhance the well-being of forest fringe communities. These findings underscore the importance of comprehensive, tailor-made interventions that consider local perspectives and adhere to sustainable approaches, with the aim of optimising the positive impacts of NTFPs in poverty alleviation and overall community development.

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Economic Valuation of Nontimber Forest Products under the Changing Climate in Kilombero District, Tanzania

Cited by 8 publications

References 23 publications

Household Reliance on Environmental Income in the Western Serengeti Ecosystem, Tanzania

Household Reliance on Environmental Income in the Western Serengeti Ecosystem, Tanzania

Factors that Influence Local Perceptions of Climate Change, Product Value Addition, Multiple Uses of NTFPs, and Their Impact on Poverty Alleviation in Ghana

Assessing the Influence of Social Factors on Local Perceptions of Climate Change, Product Value Addition, Multiple Uses of NTFPs, and Their Influence on Poverty Alleviation in Ghana

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