Non timber forest products and rural livelihood of ward 4 of Matepatepa Bindura Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe
- Author
- Mapeto, Tariro P.
- Title
- Non timber forest products and rural livelihood of ward 4 of Matepatepa Bindura Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe
- Abstract
- The role played by non-timber forest products in enhancing rural livelihood has been recognised all over the world. Non-timber forest products greatly contribute to medicine provision, income generation and enhances cultural values. A study was done in WARD 4 in Matepatepa Bindura to determine socio-economic contribution of NTFPs. Results showed that about five types of non-timber forest products were harvested in this area including wild fruits, medicinal plants, honey, fiber and vegetables and these contributed to the local people’s livelihoods in form of food (90%), thatching grass (57%), medicines (53.3%) and rituals and ceremonies (35%). Species like Parinari curatellifolia and Phragmites australis are used for rituals and ceremonies. Although the forest products played a crucial role, their harvesting had a negative impact of soil and land degradation. There is need to train local people in sustainable forest management to maximize forest production potential. Training includes sustainable NTFP harvesting techniques.
- Date
- May 2023
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Forest
- Matepatepa Bindura
- Supervisor
- N/A
- Item sets
- Department of Natural Resources
- Media
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Mapeto - NRM.pdf