Non-wood forest products - country information

Introduction

Main non-wood forest products

Edible plants and plant products (mushrooms, fruits, leaves, tubers, roots, nuts) and medicinal plants are considered as the most important non-wood forest products (NWFP) in Angola (FAO, 1991).

Other NWFP include gums, honey, bushmeat and other edible animals, and fodder.

General information

NWFP are first and foremost used for food and medicinal purposes. They serve as important protein providers especially for rural people. Beyond this, they represent a source of income for a large number of people, especially women, who are the main traders of NWFP.

Available information on NWFP in Angola is scarce.

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