Analysis of the Non-Wood Forest Products Sector in Morocco - Case Study: The Itzer Forest
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https://doi.org/10.61326/silvaworld.v2i2.5Keywords:
Agro-pastoral, Aromatic and medicinal plants, Beekeeping, Sustainable managementAbstract
Non-wood forest products (NWFPs) are wild plant and animal products harvested from forests. The aim of this study is to present a qualitative diagnosis, based on a qualitative value chain approach, of the use of NWFPs in the Itzer rural forest environment. The survey result based on -participatory workshops indicated that three categories of non-wood products (Aromatic and medicinal plants (AMP), Beekeeping, and Agro-pastoral sector) represent an essential source of income to the local population. Without NWFPs valuation, it is necessary to effectively manage and conserve NWFPs populations, by adopting appropriate management practices that can mitigate negative impacts. The contribution that NWFPs can make to the livelihoods of rural populations has encouraged the idea that more intensive management for these products could contribute to sustainable development and conservation objectives.
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