The non-timber forest products sector in nepal : policy issues in plant conservation and utilization

Acharya, Ranju

doi:10.25148/etd.fi13101519

“…In European countries like in Germany its root is selling in US$ 3.26 per kg (Acharya, 2007). 8 It was observed that the plant trader could not sell the product because premature collection was done by the rural healer and caused massive depletion on distribution of the species. It is used even in minor health issues though it is valuable and an endangered plant species.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As an active conservation measure, locally isolated gene pools of critically endangered species could be combined into new ex situ and in situ conservation stands, or into the so-called 'Forest gene banks' in which large ranges of gene sources are purposely put together. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] The Rauvolfia serpentina species which possess a global significance and local importance for people's livelihoods has been identified as one of the key species and present research approaches of conservation strategies are to establish the Serpentine gene bank in Nepal. The purpose of this study was, therefore, to identify the population and areas of the endangered species Rauvolfia serpentina and its geographical distribution map in the studied area which are rich and unique in genetic diversity (sink areas) and complementary habitats to further enrich it (source areas).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Establishing in situ gene bank of Rauvolfia serpentina (L.) Benth ex Kurtz in Western Nepal with a focus on conservation and sustainability

Kunwar¹

2019

BIJ

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Rauvolfia serpentina is a cosmopolitan in tropical habitats with more concentration in the tropics of Africa, Asia and America. Higher diversity has been recorded from the Indian Sub-continent region, especially around the gangetic plain areas. In Nepal, its distribution stretches from East to West up to an altitude of 900 m asl. Genetic resources are currently facing tremendous threats due to increased anthropogenic activities such as deforestation, habitat alteration and unsustainable harvesting for trade. A forest gene bank concept in which large range of gene sources is purposely put together is adapted to conserve genetic resources of the Rauvolfia serpentina plant. To enrich our knowledge regarding the natural habitat of the species, literature review, visit to the herbarium centre and field visits were preformed. All accumulated data was subjected to DIVA GIS to plot a predictive map of the plant habitat based on climate and altitude. The map depicts western Terai to be a safe zone for this species. Sinks and source area for the gene conservation concept revealed Bishnupur (Bardiya District) and Vajni (Kailali District) sites to be the sink areas, while other 34 sites as the source areas.

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“…In European countries like in Germany its root is selling in US$ 3.26 per kg (Acharya, 2007). 8 It was observed that the plant trader could not sell the product because premature collection was done by the rural healer and caused massive depletion on distribution of the species. It is used even in minor health issues though it is valuable and an endangered plant species.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As an active conservation measure, locally isolated gene pools of critically endangered species could be combined into new ex situ and in situ conservation stands, or into the so-called 'Forest gene banks' in which large ranges of gene sources are purposely put together. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] The Rauvolfia serpentina species which possess a global significance and local importance for people's livelihoods has been identified as one of the key species and present research approaches of conservation strategies are to establish the Serpentine gene bank in Nepal. The purpose of this study was, therefore, to identify the population and areas of the endangered species Rauvolfia serpentina and its geographical distribution map in the studied area which are rich and unique in genetic diversity (sink areas) and complementary habitats to further enrich it (source areas).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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2019

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Rauvolfia serpentina is a cosmopolitan in tropical habitats with more concentration in the tropics of Africa, Asia and America. Higher diversity has been recorded from the Indian Sub-continent region, especially around the gangetic plain areas. In Nepal, its distribution stretches from East to West up to an altitude of 900 m asl. Genetic resources are currently facing tremendous threats due to increased anthropogenic activities such as deforestation, habitat alteration and unsustainable harvesting for trade. A forest gene bank concept in which large range of gene sources is purposely put together is adapted to conserve genetic resources of the Rauvolfia serpentina plant. To enrich our knowledge regarding the natural habitat of the species, literature review, visit to the herbarium centre and field visits were preformed. All accumulated data was subjected to DIVA GIS to plot a predictive map of the plant habitat based on climate and altitude. The map depicts western Terai to be a safe zone for this species. Sinks and source area for the gene conservation concept revealed Bishnupur (Bardiya District) and Vajni (Kailali District) sites to be the sink areas, while other 34 sites as the source areas.

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Status, Prospects and Challenges for Non-Timber Forest Products Conservation in Nepal: A Critical Review

Ghimire

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Pudasaini

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Lamichhane

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2021

GJNR

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Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) consist of goods of biological origin other than wood, derived from forests, other wooded land and trees outside forests. The importance of NTFPs for sustaining rural livelihoods, fostering rural poverty alleviation, enhancing biodiversity conservation, and facilitating rural economic growth is well known in Nepal. In spite of these facts, NTFPs have not received the sustained and systematic support. With the gradual rise in population, unsustainable harvesting and depletion of resources, sustainable management of NTFPs has become a challenge. Similarly, the increasing global demand of NTFPs leads to over-exploitation of these resources that further leads to dwindling and adversely affecting the biodiversity. In this context, this paper intends to explore and analyze the conservation status, prospects and challenges for efficient and sustainable management of NTFPs in the context of Nepal.

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The non-timber forest products sector in nepal : policy issues in plant conservation and utilization

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Establishing in situ gene bank of Rauvolfia serpentina (L.) Benth ex Kurtz in Western Nepal with a focus on conservation and sustainability

Establishing in situ gene bank of Rauvolfia serpentina (L.) Benth ex Kurtz in Western Nepal with a focus on conservation and sustainability

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Status, Prospects and Challenges for Non-Timber Forest Products Conservation in Nepal: A Critical Review

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