5.5 Non-Timber Forest Products Flashcards
1
Q
Non Timber Forest products is a term describing forest plants and fungi harvested for a variety of uses other than timber. What are the 3 categories
A
Natural Health Products
Restoration and Landscaping
Arts and Crafts
2
Q
Roughly how many spp of NTFR are there
A
200 or so documented spp
3
Q
What challenges face the management of NTFRs
A
- Difficulty in tracking or managing access to the forest
- Lack of quality data outlining volumes harvested, values, and sustainable harvest levels.
- Distinct mistrust between NTFR users and Government
4
Q
Are NTFR values included in FRPA
A
NTFR may be included under cultural values
