Appendix A: Possible action chain for the stages in the development of non-wood products

Specialist

Function

Action by Specialist

Ethnobotanist, Anthropologist, Sociologist, Ecologist Eremologist,* Thamnologist* Palaeobotanist

Recognition in the field of plant usage and possible potential for development, and

Collect herbarium specimens, field notes, information through scientific publications, verbal communication, interaction among fieldworkers, etc.

Communication.

Taxonomist

Identification

Name and provide synonyms (including possible misidentifications in the literature), description, distribution, phenology, etc.

Ecologist

Environment

Liaise with taxonomist to characterize environmental factors (e.g., climate and soils) affecting plant management throughout distribution range.

Biochemist (non-food products), Industrial Chemist

Analysis

Identification of biochemicals and their possible industrial application.

Biochemist (human food), Nutritionist

Analysis

Nutritional analysis, toxins, etc.

Biochemist (animal food), Animal Specialist

Analysis

Nutritional analysis, toxins, etc.

Biochemist (medicinal plants), Pharmacologist, etc.

Analysis

Identification of active principles, secondary metabolites; assay and clinical trials, etc.

Processing Technologist

Appropriate Technology

Feasibility studies for processing using appropriate technology, etc.

Economist

Costs

Cost analysis of raw materials, harvesting, transport, processing, marketing, etc

Marketing Specialist

Marketing

Identification of market opportunities and marketing

Industrialist

Industry

Establishment and operation of industrial activities

Processing Technologist

Processing

Processing and conditioning according to market requirements.

Conservationist (manager of the resource)

Conservation

Ensure germplasm supply for future generations

Breeder

Improvement

Genetic manipulation for improved product

Agronomist, Silviculturalist

Propagation

Develop appropriate multiplication and propagation techniques, investigate possible pathological problems, etc.

Forester, Agriculturalist, Horticulturalist, Livestock/wildlife Specialist

Husbandry

Cultivation operations from sowing to harvesting, and/or management of livestock and wildlife for sustained production.

Storage Technologist

Storage

Post-harvest operations before processing (storage and transport, etc.)

Civil Servant

Participation

Allocation of land, labour, communications, etc., community relations, etc. for the well-being and economic growth of the local community.

*Eremologist: Desert science
Thamnologist: Shrubs and bushes science.

Specialist	Function	Action by Specialist

Ethnobotanist, Anthropologist, Sociologist, Ecologist Eremologist,* Thamnologist* Palaeobotanist	Recognition in the field of plant usage and possible potential for development, and	Collect herbarium specimens, field notes, information through scientific publications, verbal communication, interaction among fieldworkers, etc.
	Communication.
Taxonomist	Identification	Name and provide synonyms (including possible misidentifications in the literature), description, distribution, phenology, etc.
Ecologist	Environment	Liaise with taxonomist to characterize environmental factors (e.g., climate and soils) affecting plant management throughout distribution range.
Biochemist (non-food products), Industrial Chemist	Analysis	Identification of biochemicals and their possible industrial application.
Biochemist (human food), Nutritionist	Analysis	Nutritional analysis, toxins, etc.
Biochemist (animal food), Animal Specialist	Analysis	Nutritional analysis, toxins, etc.
Biochemist (medicinal plants), Pharmacologist, etc.	Analysis	Identification of active principles, secondary metabolites; assay and clinical trials, etc.
Processing Technologist	Appropriate Technology	Feasibility studies for processing using appropriate technology, etc.
Economist	Costs	Cost analysis of raw materials, harvesting, transport, processing, marketing, etc
Marketing Specialist	Marketing	Identification of market opportunities and marketing
Industrialist	Industry	Establishment and operation of industrial activities
Processing Technologist	Processing	Processing and conditioning according to market requirements.
Conservationist (manager of the resource)	Conservation	Ensure germplasm supply for future generations
Breeder	Improvement	Genetic manipulation for improved product
Agronomist, Silviculturalist	Propagation	Develop appropriate multiplication and propagation techniques, investigate possible pathological problems, etc.
Forester, Agriculturalist, Horticulturalist, Livestock/wildlife Specialist	Husbandry	Cultivation operations from sowing to harvesting, and/or management of livestock and wildlife for sustained production.
Storage Technologist	Storage	Post-harvest operations before processing (storage and transport, etc.)
Civil Servant	Participation	Allocation of land, labour, communications, etc., community relations, etc. for the well-being and economic growth of the local community.