Impact of non-timber forest products on Forest and in Livelihood Economy of the People of Adjoining Areas of Jalpaiguri Forest Division, West Bengal, India

Journal Title: International Journal of Life Science - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 2

Abstract

The past decade has witnessed a rapid growth of interest in non-timber forest products (NTFPs) among conservation and development organisations in India. Non-timber forest products are an imperative part of the traditional life style in Forest adjacent area of West Bengal. In this study the diversity of non-timber forest products (NTFPS) was assessed in the Forest Adjoining Areas of Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India. The present investigation also revealed that although there is high resource potential in the study sites but need of awareness, scientific knowledge, expertise and adequate market information.

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Sarkar Anup Kumar, Manas Dey, Mallika Mazumder

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Sarkar Anup Kumar, Manas Dey, Mallika Mazumder (2018). Impact of non-timber forest products on Forest and in Livelihood Economy of the People of Adjoining Areas of Jalpaiguri Forest Division, West Bengal, India. International Journal of Life Science, 6(2), 365-385. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-546031