dc.contributor.author | Kiplagat, A.K | |
dc.contributor.author | Mburu, J | |
dc.contributor.author | Mugendi, D.N | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2013-07-24T12:21:01Z | |
dc.date.available | 2013-07-24T12:21:01Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2008 | |
dc.identifier.citation | A.K. Kiplagat, J. Mburu and D.N. Mugendi (2008). Consumption of non timber forest products (NTFPs) in Kakamega forest, Western Kenya: accessibility, role and value to resident rural households. A paper presented to the 2008 IASC Biennial International Conference 14-19 July, University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, England | en |
dc.identifier.uri | http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCsQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fiasc2008.glos.ac.uk%2Fconference%2520papers%2Fpapers%2FK%2FKiplagat_135501.pdf&ei=U8XvUYXOCYKohAecyYGIAQ&usg=AFQjCNHnLCKZslsct-dYNde-yCGzbxnAGg&bvm=bv.49641647,d.ZG4 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11295/50739 | |
dc.description.abstract | Dependency on natural resources in the ‘commons’ still ranks very high among
rural communities in many developing countries. Kakamega forest in Kenya is
one example of a local ‘common’ that supports a huge rural population. The
forest is a high biodiversity area and for generations has been an important
source of local people’s livelihoods. The forest is managed by three distinct
organizations. The objective of this paper is to investigate the importance of
Kakamega forest as a ‘common resource’ to surrounding households for nontimber
products (NTFPs) such as firewood, herbal medicines, pastures and
thatch grass for construction and maintenance of shelters by estimating
economic value accruing to each household using direct pricing (DPM) and cost
of collection (CoC) methods. Results are derived from a survey of 201 randomly
selected households that was conducted in October-December 2006. Findings
showed existence of a variety of NTFPs that are of great importance to local
households’ livelihoods. Extraction challenges emanating from the different
management approaches of the forest were also evident. The study makes a
number of conclusions that can inform policy geared to fostering of collaborative
management arrangements that can optimize conservation and sustainable use
of Kakamega forest. | en |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.title | Consumption of non timber forest products (NTFPs) in Kakamega forest, Western Kenya: accessibility, role and value to resident rural households | en |
dc.type | Presentation | en |
local.publisher | Department of SPRING, Dortmund University, Germany | en |
local.publisher | Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi | en |
local.publisher | Department of Environmental Resource Conservation, Kenyatta University | en |