Non-wood forest products (NWFPs) are vital to the economy and livelihoods of forest-dependent communities in Chhattisgarh, India. This aim of this article to examines the current status of various NWFPs in the region, with a focus on key products such as tendu leaves (Diospyros m...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i115118
Pallavi Soni, Rajesh Kumar, Bhuvan Singh, Chetna Sahu, Gulendri Netam, Sandeep Chetan, Pradip Mohale, Raman Chaudhary, Himanshu Khandekar, Alok Singh Bargah & Aishwary Kant Vaishnav·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2025
Non-wood forest products (NWFPs), including medicinal plants, nuts, and bushmeat, serve as a source of sustenance and income for hundreds of millions of individuals. The global trade in NWFPs presents significant potential profits but also considerable risks of unsustainable expl...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i73232
The forestry sector produces considerable quantities of wood waste throughout the processes of harvesting, processing, and manufacturing. This waste poses a significant environmental challenge, leading to greenhouse gas emissions, the accumulation of waste in landfills, and the d...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i71388
In Keshkal Forest Division tribal inhabitants rely heavily on Minor Forest Produce (MFP) for their livelihoods and sense of cultural identity. Despite its enormous socioeconomic importance, MFP collection and marketing present numerous systemic obstacles for tribal women, who are...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i41432