Non-timber Forest Products Policy and Strategy

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The book explores the multifaceted value of forests, categorizing their benefits into direct use, indirect use, and intermediate use services. Direct use benefits encompass a range of resources such as timber, wild foods, and medicinal products. Indirect use benefits highlight ecological services like pollination, recreation, and cultural significance. Intermediate use services focus on environmental functions, including carbon sequestration, watershed protection, and biodiversity conservation, illustrating the essential roles forests play in both economy and ecology.