Opportunities for Conservation-based Development of Nontimber Forest Products in the Pacific Northwest
| Author | : Bettina Von Hagen |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 24 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| ISBN-10 | : MINN:31951D029771855 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Opportunities for Conservation-based Development of Nontimber Forest Products in the Pacific Northwest by : Bettina Von Hagen
Download or read book Opportunities for Conservation-based Development of Nontimber Forest Products in the Pacific Northwest written by Bettina Von Hagen and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Declines in timber harvests on public lands and new market opportunities have rekindled an interest in nontimber forest products. Such products as edible mushrooms, medicinal plants, and floral and holiday greens provide alternative sources of revenue and employment for rural communities. This paper describes and analyzes the contribution of the nontimber forest product industries in the Pacific Northwest from economic, social, and ecological perspectives.
