Contribution of non-timber forest products to the livelihoods of households residing adjacent to Loita Forest, Kenya
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22187738 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Anne Mpaayei (University of Seoul), Hye-Min Park (0000-0002-6776-8749, University of Seoul), Hyemin Park (0000-0002-6889-7032) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 5609 |
| Publication date | 2024-08-05 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Infrastructure Policy and Development (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2572-7923 • E-ISSN: 2572-7931 |
| Publisher | EnPress Publisher (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.24294/jipd.v8i8.5609 |
| OpenAlex | W4401346704 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 15 |
The use and commercialization of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) for livelihood development and their adverse impact on forest ecosystems have received significant academic attention recently. To conserve forests and ensure continued livelihood support, it is essential to harvest NTFPs in a sustainable manner. Thus, efforts to conserve such resources must be preceded by understanding how communities interact with them. This study aimed to clarify the relationship between participation in forest conservation and income earned from forests. The primary data were collected via a socio-economic survey of 151 households residing adjacent to Loita Forest in Kenya. The population in the study area extracts NTFPs, such as firewood, natural medicine, building poles, and honey. There is a positive relationship between participation in forest conservation efforts and income earned from the sale of NTFPs. Thus, the Loita Community Forest is a crucial source of essential NTFPs for adjacent households’ subsistence. Therefore, these households should be encouraged to participate more in forest conservation efforts. Such endeavors would facilitate livelihood development of local communities and sustainable management of forests in Kenya
Agriculture · Agroforestry · Archaeology · Business · Commercialization · Economics · Firewood · Forest management · Geography · Livelihood · Natural resource · Population · Socioeconomics · Subsistence agriculture · African history and culture studies · Anthropological Studies and Insights · Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management · Environmental Science · Forest Management and Policy · Ecology · Forestry
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