2016
DOI: 10.1007/s11842-016-9353-y
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Understanding the Contribution of Non-timber Forest Products to the Livelihoods of Forest Dwellers in the Northern Zagros in Iran

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“…Extraction of non-timber forest products for both subsistence and trade remains common and widespread today because it is highly significant to the rural and national economies in provision of food, material, construction, energy, cash income, employment, and other benefits [4][5][6]. Tens of thousands of non-timber forest products around the world support local livelihoods and economies [7].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Extraction of non-timber forest products for both subsistence and trade remains common and widespread today because it is highly significant to the rural and national economies in provision of food, material, construction, energy, cash income, employment, and other benefits [4][5][6]. Tens of thousands of non-timber forest products around the world support local livelihoods and economies [7].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As heating represents the main energy consumer in the area (Bazgir et al, 2015), LPG has not been able to significantly reduce firewood consumption. According to the studies, several factors influence households' choice of energy sources, including cost, availability, convenience, and cleanliness (Kowsari and Zerriffi, 2011;Li et al, 2016). The respondents in our study indicated that energy cost is the primary factor influencing their fuel selection.…”
Section: Several Factors Affect the Structure Of Energy Consumptionmentioning
confidence: 75%
“…The Zagros forests are home to approximately 10% of Iran's population, and many residents depend on these forests for their livelihoods (Salehi et al, 2010). Over the years, the forests have been utilized for various purposes, including livestock breeding, grazing, the collection of non-timber forest products (NTFPs), and agriculture (Soltani et al, 2011;Henareh Khalyani et al, 2013;Khosravi et al, 2017). However, the Zagros forests have suffered from degradation, and their management falls under the responsibility of the government's natural resources and watershed organization (Khalyani et al, 2014).…”
Section: Review On Rural Energy Patterns In Iranmentioning
confidence: 99%
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