Identification of Non-Timber Forest Products and Economic Value- A Study in Eastern Himalayan States of India
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The study was conducted in the Eastern Himalayan states of Meghalaya and Nagaland, selecting two districts from each state.From twenty villages, 250 respondents were proportionately selected based on household availability.Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) were valuated using the direct use value method and categorized by consumptive uses.In Meghalaya, 17 plant-based and 5 animal-based NTFPs were identified, primarily for nourishment, followed by therapeutic uses, alimentary supplements, fuel wood, housing material, and ornate products.Nagaland identified 16 plant-based and 9 animal-based NTFPs, with similar categories.The average time spent per trip collecting plant-based NTFPs was 2.21 hours in Meghalaya and 2.93 hours in Nagaland and for animal-based NTFPs was 3.62 and 4.44 hours, respectively.Weekly, respondents collected 14.17 kg and 10.04 kg of plant-based NTFPs in Meghalaya and Nagaland, respectively, and 2.66 kg and 12.30 kg of animal-based NTFPs.Bamboo shoots gave the highest annual return in Meghalaya, while wild black pepper was most valuable in Nagaland.
Source: Indian Journal of Ecology
Language: English
Subfield: Forestry
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Life on land
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4409714117