Value Addition of Non-timber Forest Products: Prospects, Constraints, and Mitigation

Chakravarty, Sumit; Puri, Anju; Subba, Mohit; Dey, Tanusri; Rai, Prakash; Shukla, Geeta; Pala, Nazir A.

doi:10.1007/978-81-322-2262-0_13

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“…35.1% of the entrepreneurs stated that they carried out preservation process and beehives addition which makes it the most used value addition activities, while 3.9% of the entrepreneurs responded that they added transportation after the customers have bought their products which makes it the least used value addition activities. These value addition activities coincide with those in previous studies conducted by Sathre and Gustavsson (2009); Chakravarty et al (2015) and Asamoah et al (2023) which have shown the importance of value addition activities to the value or worth of the final product and services and some of these activities and/or services. Figure 9: Value Addition Activities…”

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The Roles of the Small and Medium Enterprises along the Forest-Based Value Chain in Ruvuma Region, Tanzania

Rubaratuka,

Abdallah,

Gesase

et al. 2024

East Afr. j. for. agrofor.

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Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) contribute to the nation in both an economic and social sphere. However, the information on the roles which SMEs play in the forest-based value chains is inadequate Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess the roles that Small and Medium Enterprises play along forest-based value chains in Ruvuma region. A cross-sectional research design was adopted where two districts (Songea urban and rural) were purposively chosen due to their forest value chain potentials and the availability of Small and Medium Enterprises. 120 enterprises/entrepreneurs were randomly selected and used in this study. Interviews and questionnaires were used to obtain primary data on entrepreneur demographic and socio-economic characteristics and the different roles they play along the value chain which included the market information, product pricing, business promotion, product packaging and value addition activities. Descriptive analysis was performed on the collected data where Microsoft Excel software was employed. The findings revealed that mobile phones were the most used means of obtaining and transmitting market information and business promotion, product pricing is done according to the entrepreneurs’ consideration, baskets were the major means of product packaging and value addition activities were carried out. The study concluded that the Small and Medium Enterprises do in fact play various roles along the forest-based value chain. These findings can be used as a basis for further research and knowledge provision to the entrepreneurs

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The Roles of the Small and Medium Enterprises along the Forest-Based Value Chain in Ruvuma Region, Tanzania

Rubaratuka,

Abdallah,

Gesase

et al. 2024

East Afr. j. for. agrofor.

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“…According to [4], sustainable forest resource development opens up opportunities for the development of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) because they have comparative advantages and are in direct contact with communities around the forest. The economic value resulting from the use of NTFPs is much greater than wood and does not cause forest damage, so it will not result in the loss of functions and service values of the forest [5]. Managing NTFPs should involve community empowerment.…”

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Potential development of non-timber forest products in the Sapat Village Forest Indragiri Hilir Regency

Sribudiani,

Daulay,

Andriani

et al. 2024

BIO Web Conf.

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Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) are an important source of livelihood and forest sustainability. Village Forest (VF) is a social forestry program that can help to promote NTFP development. This study aimed to assess the potential and strategies for NTFP product development in Sapat VF, Indragiri Hilir Regency, Riau Province, Indonesia. Data were collected using observation, interviews, and literature review. Snowball sampling was used to select informants. SWOT analysis was used to assess the potential for NTFP product development. The results showed that Sapat VF has a high potential for NTFP product development, with a variety of NTFPs such as mangrove crabs, lokan, shrimp, nipah, mangrove fruit, nyirih fruit, and jeruju leaves. The community has a positive attitude towards protecting Sapat VF, as evidenced by their membership in the Supervisory Community Group (SCG). An aggressive strategy was used to develop NTFP products, which is a favorable situation because it has opportunities and strengths that can be exploited.

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“…NTFPs can be harvested and sold locally or globally, creating economic opportunities while reducing pressure on timber resources [17,18]. A variety of value-added products can also be made from NTFPs, such as herbal medicines or handicrafts, to increase their economic potential [19,20].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Climate change considerations are vital to ensure the conservation of ecosystems and their role in mitigating environmental impacts [22,23]. Value addition promotes economic growth by enhancing the marketability of NTFPs and fostering economic sustainability [12,19]. Integrating these aspects into policy frameworks ensures the long-term viability of NTFPs and supports the balance between environmental conservation and socioeconomic development [24,25].…”

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“…It is possible that women with limited access to education may lack information about climate change and its implications, which may affect their perceptions of the issue. The perception of locals regarding the value addition and commercialisation of NTFPs can be influenced significantly by gender [19,57,58]. Most rural women are heavily involved in the collection and processing of NTFPs, which are often crucial sources of income and livelihood for their families [59,60].…”

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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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Value Addition of Non-timber Forest Products: Prospects, Constraints, and Mitigation

Cited by 9 publications

References 78 publications

The Roles of the Small and Medium Enterprises along the Forest-Based Value Chain in Ruvuma Region, Tanzania

The Roles of the Small and Medium Enterprises along the Forest-Based Value Chain in Ruvuma Region, Tanzania

Potential development of non-timber forest products in the Sapat Village Forest Indragiri Hilir Regency

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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