Income Opportunities in Special Forest Products

Income Opportunities in Special Forest Products
Author: Margaret G. Thomas
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 216
Release: 1993
Genre: Forest products
ISBN: 9780788112362

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Describes special forest products that represent opportunities for rural entrepreneurs to supplement their incomes. Includes: aromatics, berries & wild fruits, cones & seeds, forest botanicals, honey, mushrooms, nuts, syrup, & weaving & dying materials. Each chapter describes market & competition considerations, distribution & packaging, equipment needs, & resource conservation considerations, & also presents a profile of a rural business marketing the products. Products suitable for small or part-time operators are described. 50 photos.

Opportunities for Conservation-based Development of Nontimber Forest Products in the Pacific Northwest

Opportunities for Conservation-based Development of Nontimber Forest Products in the Pacific Northwest
Author: Bettina Von Hagen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 24
Release: 1999
Genre: Forest management
ISBN:

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Declines in timber harvests on public lands and new market opportunities have rekindled an interest in nontimber forest products. Such products as edible mushrooms, medicinal plants, and floral and holiday greens provide alternative sources of revenue and employment for rural communities. This paper describes and analyzes the contribution of the nontimber forest product industries in the Pacific Northwest from economic, social, and ecological perspectives.