Evaluation of Information on Wild Berry and Mushroom Markets in European Countries

Turtiainen, Marjut; Nuutinen, Tuula

doi:10.1007/s11842-011-9173-z

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“…In addition to the size of parameters functions trend, the size of the determination coefficient was determined as well, and also standard and relative errors of trend as a measure of estimation accuracy and quality assessment (Somun-Kapetanović, 2006). Based on the chain index the average annual growth rate of the observed sizes for the stages of collection, purchase, processing and sales was determined.…”

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Value Chain Analysis of Non-Wood Forest Products in Function of Sustainable Development of Forest Resources and Rural Development in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Delić¹,

Keča²,

Ibrahimspahić³

et al. 2017

AgricultForest

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SUMMARYForest resources in Bosnia and Herzegovina present rich sites of various non-wood forest products. In the concept of sustainable use of forest resources and assurance the economic, environmental and social effects, non-wood forest products have great importance, especially in the strategic commitments of rural development. However, information on the potentials of non-wood forest products in Bosnia and Herzegovina is very scant, whereas institutional and procedural framework relevant to this sector is underdeveloped. In this paper value chain analysis of non-wood forest products in Bosnia and Herzegovina have been carried out in order to identify the participants in the value chain, their mutual relations, and the analysis of organizational and institutional issues that affect the economic aspects of certain stages of the value chain. Survey method was used for primary data collection in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, where the relevant information from participants in the chain of non-wood forest products has been obtained. The study included a sample of 156 collectors, who had continuity in the collection and delivery, and 18 companies engaged in purchasing, processing and distribution, which have agreed to participate in the research. For data processing and interpretation of the results classical methods of analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction and comparison, and statistical methods of trend analysis were used. Technique of SWOT analysis was used in order to identify the positive and negative factors, as the basis for defining the strategic direction of non-wood forest products sector development.The obtained results indicate on the presence of numerous problems in the value chain. The share of individual groups of non-wood forest products in the analyzed period is: 50% of berries, 40% of medicinal and aromatic plants and 10% of mushrooms. The average annual growth rate of purchased and processed amounts of medicinal and aromatic plants was 17%, 28% of forest berries, and 27834% of mushrooms. Approximately 93% of these products are distributed in the international market, whereas achieved prices are twice as high as compared to the domestic market. Sales trend has been increasing both in the domestic and foreign markets. The average annual growth rate of sales in the domestic market for mushrooms is 120%, for forest berries 85%, and for medicinal and aromatic plants 64%. The average annual growth rate of sales in foreign markets is 15% for medicinal and aromatic plants, 26% for berries and 33% for mushrooms. The most important foreign markets are Germany, Italy and Austria, and also the United States and Canada for essential oils. The research results show that it is necessary to take certain measures on improvement the institutional and procedural framework relevant for the sector of non-wood forest products, for purpose of its affirmation and contribution to overall national economy. Observed in a broader socio-economic context, it can significantly affect the definition of the fore...

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Value Chain Analysis of Non-Wood Forest Products in Function of Sustainable Development of Forest Resources and Rural Development in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Delić¹,

Keča²,

Ibrahimspahić³

et al. 2017

AgricultForest

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“…The wild forest mushroom and berry markets are well known in Finland [1] and elsewhere in Europe [2,3]. Ceps (Boletus edulis Bull., B. pinophilus Pilát & Dermek) are respected worldwide, and their export markets are notable in Finland [1,4], whereas milk caps (Lactarius trivialis Fr., L. rufus (Scop.)…”

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Climatic and Economic Factors Affecting the Annual Supply of Wild Edible Mushrooms and Berries in Finland

Tahvanainen

Miina

Kurttila

2019

Forests

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Finnish non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are valued on the national and international markets. Yet, the annual marketed quantities vary considerably, causing instability in supply chains. Thus, climatic and economic factors affecting the annually aggregated supply of top-marketed mushrooms (ceps, milk caps, and chanterelle) and berries (bilberry, cowberry, and cloudberry) in Finland were studied. Data on mushroom and berry market prices (€/kg) and quantities (kg) were obtained from the statistics on annual quantities of berries and mushrooms bought by organized trade and industry in Finland (1978–2016). The species-specific supply functions were described as linear regression models, where annually aggregated quantities were predicted as a function of climatic and economic variables. Our results suggested that climatic variables influenced the marketed quantities of NTFPs through the biological yields of berries and mushrooms, and that the market price had a negative effect on the marketed quantities of ceps, milk caps, and berries. The markets for NTFPs have become more international at the second half of the study period (1999–2016), modifying the price-quantity relationships of ceps, milk caps and cloudberries. Additionally, the number of visas issued to Thai pickers increased the marketed quantities of bilberries and cowberries.

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“…Picking wild berries is an important forest custom in the northern hemisphere, particularly in the Nordic countries and former territories of the USSR (Lee et al 2007;Turtiainen and Nuutinen 2012). It is also so that today both the public and private forest landowners place a high value on the multiple-use aspects of forests and objectives other than wood production have got increasing weight in forestry decision-making (Kangas 1998;Rämö et al 2013;Filyushkina et al 2016).…”

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Modelling the coverage and annual variation in bilberry yield in Finland

Turtiainen¹,

Miina²,

Salo³

et al. 2016

Silva Fenn.

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Highlights• The highest bilberry coverage was found in mesic heath forests and fell forests.• On peatlands the coverage was, on average, lower than on mineral soil sites.• The approach introduced in this study to calculating annual berry yield indices is a promising way for estimating total annual bilberry yields over a given period of time. AbstractThe coverage of bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) was modelled as a function of site and stand characteristics using the permanent sample plots of the National Forest Inventory (NFI) (Model 1). The sample sites consisted of mineral soil forests as well as fells and peatland sites. Annual variation in the bilberry yield (Model 2) was analysed based on measurements over 2001-2014 in the permanent sample plots (so-called MASI plots) in various areas of Finland. We derived annual bilberry yield indices from the year effects of Model 2 and investigated whether these indices could be used to estimate annual variation in bilberry crops in Finland. The highest bilberry coverage was found in mesic heath forests and fell forests. On peatlands the coverage was, on average, lower than on mineral soil sites; the peatland sites with most bilberry coverage were meso-oligotrophic and oligotrophic spruce mires and oligotrophic pine mires. Our bilberry yield indices showed similar variation to those derived from the mean annual berry yields reported and calculated earlier using the MASI plots; the correlation between the indices was 0.795. This approach to calculating annual berry yield indices is a promising way for estimating total annual bilberry yields over a given period of time. Models 1 and 2 can be used in conjunction with the Miina et al.'s (2009) bilberry yield model when bilberry coverage, average annual yield and annual variation in the yield are to be predicted in forest planning.

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Evaluation of Information on Wild Berry and Mushroom Markets in European Countries

Cited by 40 publications

References 4 publications

Value Chain Analysis of Non-Wood Forest Products in Function of Sustainable Development of Forest Resources and Rural Development in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Value Chain Analysis of Non-Wood Forest Products in Function of Sustainable Development of Forest Resources and Rural Development in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Climatic and Economic Factors Affecting the Annual Supply of Wild Edible Mushrooms and Berries in Finland

Modelling the coverage and annual variation in bilberry yield in Finland

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