ACTIVIDADES PRINCIPALES
Project 'Enhancing Food Security through Non-wood Forest
Products in Central Africa'. |
The utilization and commercialization
of non-wood forest products (NWFP) fosters food security
in Central Africa. Important NWFP include edible plants,
medicinal plants and rattan. The valorisation of NWFP offers
an opportunity for rural populations and other stakeholders
to increase their incomes based on the sustainable management
of forest resources. FAO has been requested to support Central
African countries to identify and implement policy measures
in order to promote the sustainable management of NWFP and
to equally share the benefits from their exploitation and
utilization. More>>> |
Information dissemination |
One of the major activities of the programme
is information dissemination. We produce a biannual newsletter - Non-Wood News - and a monthly electronic e-letter - the NWFP-Digest. In addition, we respond to requests from
the public for information on a great variety of topics
related to NWFP. |
Development of NWFP inventory guidelines
for African ACP countries |
The purpose of this activity is to
contribute to sustainable forest management in African ACP
countries by developing and testing practical guidelines
for the assessment of forest resources providing NWFP. Such
guidelines will enable national forestry administrations
to implement improved and regular monitoring of the NWFP
resource base and develop sustainable harvesting regimes
in partnership with local and indigenous communities. |
Analysis and evaluation of the
socio-economic contribution of selected NWFP to rural
people |
Case studies will be carried on Gnetum africaanum, caterpillars and bushmeat, in order
to document the contribution of NWFP to food security
and poverty allevation |
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Rattan measurements |
Based on the recommendations of the "Expert
consultation on Rattan development" (see above), a publication
on the harmonization of existing measurement concepts and methodologies
for rattan resources inventories and for accurate collection
of statistics on rattan products is being developed. |
PUBLICACIONES RECIENTES
Non-Wood News 16, January 2008 |
The guest article in this issue, on "Forest apiculture", has been authored by Dr. Nicola Bradbear, a leading expert in apiculture. The Special Features section covers "NWFPs in the Pacific Islands" and the "History of NWFPs". |
PUBLICACIONES FUTURAS
Bees and their role in forest livelihoods (working title) |
This publication will shortly be available in our NWFP series
and is a guide to the services provided by bees and the sustainable
harvesting, processing and marketing of their products. |
The role of CITES in international
trade in forest products. Links to sustainable forest management. |
This will be published as an NWFP working document. It is being
finalized to reflect the decisions taken at CITES CoP 13. |
Standards and certification of Non-Wood
Forest Products. |
This will be published as an NWFP working document and will
include case studies from Bolivia, Germany, Ghana and Namibia. |
NWFP and food security |
Various NWFP such as fruits, leaves, bark
or bushmeat contribute to food security. The importance of NWFP
for food security will be described in a brochure. |
ACTIVIDADES RECIENTES
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