The press release said
NTFP groups and associations are important providers of social protection, which greatly contribute to forest conservation and poverty eradication goals.
Director
NTFP said the situation has now completely changed in the province where populations of these endangered bees were significantly increased due to government's friendly environmental and forests policies.
In South Africa, there is extensive
NTFP trade within communities and via external markets.
The three-day long workshop was held at
NTFP Training Center Khar, where
Research into
NTFP ecology, value-added products and co-management is needed.
In analyzing the forest as a diverse and sustainable resource, Lauziere's group is looking at
NTFP as part of a broader "root-to-tree-top" strategy.
NTFP, including 'bushmeat', are major sources of subsistence and cash income and are especially important to the rural poor.
A growing number of individuals and communities are recognizing the business opportunities that the
NTFP sector offers, and many of the people getting involved in harvesting, processing and marketing these products are Aboriginal.
The Pacific Northwest (western Washington, Oregon and B.C.) has a well-established
NTFP industry.