EXPLOITATION AND MARKETING OF NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS IN THE MOUNT CAMEROON REGION
Abstract
The forest communities surrounding the Mount Cameroon Region (MCR) of the South West Region are endowed with Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs).
These NTFPs include all services and the biological materials, other than timber extracted from forests for human use. Forest communities around the Mount Cameroon rely on these products to sustain their livelihoods and traditions thus, they exploit and market these products.
The main objective of this study is to examine the exploitation and marketing of non-timber forest products in the Mount Cameroon area. Data for this study consists of both primary and secondary sources.
Primary sources of data collection include interviews, on-the-spot observation and the use of camera, Global position system.
Secondary sources of data collection include literature from published and unpublished sources such as articles, books, journals, reports of research, organizations and theses. Stratified random sampling technique was used in the administration of the questionnaires.
The forty-one (41) communities in MCR were divided into four strata. A total of ten(10)communities were then selected randomly, taking at least one community from each stratum.
The data was treated through inferential and non-inferential statistics and this paved the way for the testing of the hypotheses. Results revealed that the MCR is endowed with rich biodiversity that have been exploited and marketed unsustainably.
Poor harvesting practices combined with logging and forest conversion, critically threaten NTFP stocks in the remaining forests.
Some recommendations were proposed and the most prominent is that management agreements between forest users and forest owners should be developed and implemented for potentially high-value plant products, addressing intellectual property rights, land tenure and resource access which will aid in the attainment of the Sustainable development Goals and the emergence of Cameroon.
Also, a model was proposed which is a pathway for the sustainable management of NTFPs and is highly recommended to be used by stakeholders in charge of NTFPs in these communities and the Government of Cameroon.
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| Project Details | |
| Department | Geography |
| Project ID | GEO0049 |
| Price | Cameroonian: 5000 Frs |
| International: $15 | |
| No of pages | 110 |
| Methodology | Descriptive |
| Reference | Yes |
| Format | MS Word & PDF |
| Chapters | 1-5 |
| Extra Content | Table of content, Questionnaire |
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EXPLOITATION AND MARKETING OF NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS IN THE MOUNT CAMEROON REGION
| Project Details | |
| Department | Geography |
| Project ID | GEO0049 |
| Price | Cameroonian: 5000 Frs |
| International: $15 | |
| No of pages | 110 |
| Methodology | Descriptive |
| Reference | Yes |
| Format | MS Word & PDF |
| Chapters | 1-5 |
| Extra Content | Table of content, Questionnaire |
Abstract
The forest communities surrounding the Mount Cameroon Region (MCR) of the South West Region are endowed with Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs).
These NTFPs include all services and the biological materials, other than timber extracted from forests for human use. Forest communities around the Mount Cameroon rely on these products to sustain their livelihoods and traditions thus, they exploit and market these products.
The main objective of this study is to examine the exploitation and marketing of non-timber forest products in the Mount Cameroon area. Data for this study consists of both primary and secondary sources.
Primary sources of data collection include interviews, on-the-spot observation and the use of camera, Global position system.
Secondary sources of data collection include literature from published and unpublished sources such as articles, books, journals, reports of research, organizations and theses. Stratified random sampling technique was used in the administration of the questionnaires.
The forty-one (41) communities in MCR were divided into four strata. A total of ten(10)communities were then selected randomly, taking at least one community from each stratum.
The data was treated through inferential and non-inferential statistics and this paved the way for the testing of the hypotheses. Results revealed that the MCR is endowed with rich biodiversity that have been exploited and marketed unsustainably.
Poor harvesting practices combined with logging and forest conversion, critically threaten NTFP stocks in the remaining forests.
Some recommendations were proposed and the most prominent is that management agreements between forest users and forest owners should be developed and implemented for potentially high-value plant products, addressing intellectual property rights, land tenure and resource access which will aid in the attainment of the Sustainable development Goals and the emergence of Cameroon.
Also, a model was proposed which is a pathway for the sustainable management of NTFPs and is highly recommended to be used by stakeholders in charge of NTFPs in these communities and the Government of Cameroon.
Read Also: Forest Exploitation And Marketing Of Non-Timber Forest Products In Cameroon
Check Out: Geography Project Topics with Materials
This is a premium project material, to get the complete research project make payment of 5,000FRS (for Cameroonian base clients) and $15 for international base clients. See details on payment page
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Using our service is LEGAL and IS NOT prohibited by any university/college policies. For more details click here
We’ve been providing support to students, helping them make the most out of their academics, since 2014. The custom academic work that we provide is a powerful tool that will facilitate and boost your coursework, grades, and examination results. Professionalism is at the core of our dealings with clients.
For more project materials and info!
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OR
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