Theme: Assessment of anthropogenic pressure on Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP) in the central area of the Nimba Mountains Biosphere Reserve – Republic of Guinea
1 Hydrology Department, Monts Nimba Scientific Station (SSMN), University of N’Zérékoré, Lola, BP 50, Republic of Guinea.
2 Scientific Station of the Nimba Mountains (SSMN) Lola, BP 41, Republic of Guinea.
3 Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Physics Department, Teaching and Research Laboratory in Applied Energy, BP 1147, Republic of Guinea.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(01), 804–820
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.1.3118
Publication history:
Received on 29 September 2024; revised on 05 October 2024; accepted on 08 October 2024
Abstract:
The general objective of this research is to evaluate the influence of (NTFP) harvesting in the Nimba Mountains Biosphere Reserve as well as their valuation. The Accelerated Participatory Research Method was used for semi-structured interviews around the knowledge, importance and use of NTFPs. This allowed us to identify 39 species of NTFPs of plant origin and 32 of animal origin. Men exploit NTFPs at 85% while women exploit 15%. Regarding the reasons, NTFPs are exploited for the family economy 42%, followed by 23% for medicinal treatment and 18% for food, while 17% for crafts. The exploitation methods are as follows: climbing (25%), gathering (20%), hunting (15%), extraction of bark and roots (13%), piezes (10%), stem cutting (10%) and felling (7%). The proposed mitigation measures are: domestication of certain species (Piper guinneensis, Xylopia aethiopica, Garcinia cola, Raphia vinifera etc.), education and awareness of the population, development of livestock farming. However, these mitigation measures take into account the different actors involved in the use and management of Non-Wood Forest Products.
Keywords:
Assessment; Anthropogenic pressure; Non-timber forest products; Core areas; Biosphere reserve
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