New value from multi-functional forests

摘要

Like agroforestry and tourism, non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are usually considered fringe economic activities of forestry that are talked about more than their potential is ever realised. Yet over 90% of us regularly use and purchase forest-derived products. Think foliage and moss in floristry, wild mushroom packs in supermarkets, decorative cones, holly and mistletoe, the cork in last night's bottle of wine.