8 - Non-timber Products Flashcards
How can NTFPs be beneficial to local communities?
They diversify local economies
What is a NTFP?
Non-timber Forest Product
What does the successful development of a NFTP require?
Knowledge and respectful application of knowledge.
When have NTFP gained popularity?
2000 - now
What are some other common names for NTFPs?
“minor”, “non-wood”, “special” forest products
What four main ways are NTFPs classified?
- Biological organisms (excluding timber)
- Valued by humans
- Consumptive and non-consumptive purposes
- Diverse forest landscapes
What are the four services included in Ecosystems Services?
- Provisioning Services
- Supporting Services
- Regulating Services
- Cultural Services
What are the four types of Provisioning Services for NTFPs?
- Food production
- Water
- Wood and Fiber
- Fuel
What are the four types of environmental Supporting Services under NTFPs?
- Nutrient cycling
- Soil formation
- Primary production
- Habitat provision
What are the three types of Regulating Services provided by NTFPs?
a. Climate regulation
b. Flood regulation
c. Water purification
What are the four types of Cultural Services that NTFPs provide?
a. Spiritual
b. Aesthetic
c. Educational
d. Recreational
Define NTFPs:
“…botanical (plants) and mycological (fungi) resources and associated services of forests and under-utilized lands other than timber, pulpwood, shakes, or other conventional wood products or agricultural products.”
What are the three Levels of Production and Management of NTFPs?
- Gathered from Wild
- Produced in Forests
- Produced in Agroforestry
What are the six types of NTFPS?
- Food
- Materials & Manufacturing
- Health & Personal Care
- Decorative & Aesthetic
- Environmental
- Landscape & Garden
What are three of the top NTFP economic exports in Canada?
- Maple Products
- Wild Blueberries
- Christmas Trees
