Thực trạng và giải pháp quản lý, sử dụng và phát triển bền vững lâm sản ngoài gỗ tiềm năng ở xã Mà Cooih, huyện Đông Giang, tỉnh Quảng Nam

Abstract

Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) play an important role in the lives of the Co Tu people, and are an indispensable part of the natural forest ecosystem. The purpose of this study is to assess the current situation and select some potential NTFPs in natural forest areas that have been contracted to communities for management and protection to provide forest environmental services in Ma Cooih commune, Dong Giang district, Quang Nam province from the Dong Giang Protection Forest Management Board (PFMB). Focus group discussion and in-depth interview methods combined with indigenous knowledge of the Co Tu people and specialized documents were applied to identify NTFP species, distribution areas, abundance of each species, groups of use values and exploitation situation of NTFPs. The results showed: (1) sixty two NTFPs were identified and classified into four groups of different use; (2) All participants agreed to propose five criteria for assessment and selection of the potential NTFP species. Accordingly, six potential NTFPs were selected (Daemonorops applanata, Daemonorops jenkinsiana, seeds of Scaphium lychnophorum, Dracaena angustifolia, fruits of Lansium domesticum, shoots of Schizostachyum aciculare); (3)  Some solutions have been proposed for sustainable management, use and development of potential NTFP species. The results of the study not only help the Dong Giang FPMB develop a plan for sustainable management, use and  development of NTFP resources, but also contribute to bringing stable income to the Co Tu people who depend on the forest.