Treesearch
Indicator 6.29: total and per capita consumption of nonwood forest products, 2018
| Authors: | James L. Chamberlain |
| Year: | 2024 |
| Type: | Other |
| Station: | Southern Research Station |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.2737/FS-1217-Indicator-6.29 |
| Source: | FS-1217-Indicator-6.29. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Washington Office. |
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Abstract
This indicator is important because knowing the total and per capita consumption of nonwood forest products (NWFPs) provides a common denominator to compare the value of these products with other forest products. Nonwood forest products are harvested from forests for personal use and economic gain and need to be included in the overall valuation of forests. The amount consumed illustrates the relative importance of these products to more “mainstream” forest products. Knowing the total consumption amount of NWFPs is critical to determining sustainable production levels for these goods and is important in understanding associated supply and demand relationships.
For additional information, see the National report on sustainable forests, 2020