Availability, uses and trends of non-timber forest products in Mendi area, West Wellega
2004
Abebe Yadessa | Teshome Takele | Mohammed Adilo | Mesfin Haile
Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) directly or indirectly contribute to food security. People in Mendi area of Manasibu Woreda, West Wellega Zone recognize the value of NTFPs they get from natural forests and farm trees. Major NTFPs in the area include; wild fruits, bush meat fodder, forest honey, traditional medicines, firewood, farm implements, household utensils and coffee shade. However, the availability of these products is continually decreasing as a result of increasing deforestation and termite problem in the area. There is a distinct seasonality of availability of wild fruits, as they are increasingly available during the dry season but scarce in other seasons. Dwindling availability is the main constraint in the use of NTFPs in the area reducing their potential benefit to the people. The objective of this study was to assess the availability, and trends of use of NTFPs and their contribution to the livelihoods of the rural people in Mendi area. Hence, research projects for domestication of important wild indigenous trees preferred by the local people are very essential. Moreover, when selecting these species, their management and marketing should be considered.
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