Non-Timber Forest Products in Uganda: Spatial Tools Supporting Sustainable Development

One path to sustainable development for forest-dependent populations is the commercialization of non-timber forest products (NTFPs). Fruit, baskets, honey and medicinal plants are just a few examples of everyday products that can be harvested from a sustainably managed natural resource base. Thi...

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Source	https://resources.unep-wcmc.org/products/WCMC_RT320
Author	UNEP-WCMC
Maintainer	UNEP-WCMC
Last Updated	March 9, 2023, 14:16 (UTC)
Created	March 9, 2023, 12:15 (UTC)
GUID	unep-wcmc-rsrc-report-wcmc_rt320
Issued	2023-03-09T01:01:24.194Z
Language	en
Modified	2023-03-09T01:01:24.194Z
Publisher email	info@unep-wcmc.org
Publisher name	UNEP-WCMC
Theme	Report
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citation	Cottray. Miles. L . Newton. A. (2006). Non-timber forest products in Uganda: Spatial tools supporting sustainable development. UNEP-WCMC, Cambridge, UK. Available at: https://archive.org/details/nontimberforestp06cott
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date_published	2006-03-01
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short_description	This report describes a new map-based approach to defining areas best suited for NTFP commercialization. Uganda is used as a case study. As one of the most rapidly growing economies in Africa, its rich natural heritage highlights the conflict between national development efforts and the need for a globally responsible approach to biodiversity conservation.