Abstract
Non-timber forest products provide multiple livelihood benefits. They are mainly harvested from the wild until their value increases and over-harvesting incentivises cultivation. Markets have driven cultivation, but are also frequently negatively associated with maintaining populations of wild species. A forest-to-farm transition can maintain and enhance sustainable livelihoods as well as help maintain genetic resources aided by species specific regulation, customary traditions and support from research and development initiatives
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 43-48 |
Journal | Nature and Faune |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |