Wildcrafting Non-Timber Forest Products: Environmental Issues
CCD-SP-13: Wildcrafting Non-Timber Forest Products: Environmental Issues
Authored by: Cheryl Kaiser
Abstract
Whether collecting for personal use or for commercial sales, wildcrafting has the potential of adversely impacting our native plant populations. While the effects of collecting NTFPs are not always as obvious as, for example, harvesting timber in logging operations, some wildcrafting activities can cause subtle but lasting damage to the forest ecology.
Core Details
Publication ID
CCD-SP-13
Status
Minor Revision
Publication Date
Jun. 6, 2012
Series
Multi-Part Series
N/A
Categorical Details
Language
English
Peer Reviewed?
Yes