Non-wood forest products - country information

Plants and plant products

Food

Fodder

Medicines

Medicines deriving from NWFP are of great importance in rural areas due to limited access of rural people to modern medicine and treatments. Among the 235 classified tree species found in Angola, 40 are documented to be used in the traditional medicine (FAO,1999). Even in some urban areas these NWFP play an important role in satisfying the health needs of the population. Their economic, social and cultural values are recognized but difficult to estimate.

Exudates

Perfume and cosmetics

Dying and tanning

Utensils, handicrafts & construction materials