Riches of the forest: for health, life and spirit in Africa

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dc.creatorLópez, C.
dc.creatorShanley, P.
dc.date2004
dc.date2012-06-04T09:08:57Z
dc.date2012-06-04T09:08:57Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T14:06:55Z
dc.descriptionThis volume brings to life 19 case studies featuring forest plants and animals. The botanical cases are presented according to the main part of the plant being used - the fruit, bark, roots or wood. Sometimes the plants have multiple uses, or different cultures may use the same part of a particular plant in different ways. Animals and animal products that require forest habitat are also critical for rural livelihoods, and are represented in this volume by bush meat and weevil larvae. In each case, the contributors describe the main characteristics of the forest product, its historical usage, harvesting and management, and how it is processed and traded. In closing, each author comments briefly on trends and current issues regarding the resource. The final chapter reviews common themes and lessons that can be drawn from these cases.
dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/18919
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/74306
dc.languageen
dc.publisherCenter for International Forestry Research
dc.rightsOpen Access
dc.sourceLopez, C., Shanley, P., eds. 2004. Riches of the forest: for health, life and spirit in Africa . Bogor, Indonesia, CIFOR. 115p.; ill. ISBN: 979-3361-36-0..
dc.subjectnon-timber forest products
dc.subjectuses
dc.subjectanimals
dc.subjectbark
dc.subjectroots
dc.subjectfoods
dc.subjectfruits
dc.subjectmedicinal plants
dc.subjectcase studies
dc.subjectforest products
dc.subjectwood carving
dc.subjectcanes and rattans
dc.subjectharvesting
dc.subjecttrade
dc.titleRiches of the forest: for health, life and spirit in Africa
dc.typeBook

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