The shareholder awareness concerning the non-wood forest products: The forest villager sample

• Main Author: Osman Komut
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Artvin Çoruh Üniversitesi 2019-04-01
• Series: Artvin Çoruh Üniversitesi Orman Fakültesi Dergisi
• Subjects: Non wood forest products; Forest villager; Awareness; Utilization
• Online Access: http://ofd.artvin.edu.tr/issue/42218/489381

In recent years, the raising interest and demand for non wood forest products around the world has entailed its durability as well as the effective and productive utilization of these resources. This study aims the evaluation of the awareness levels of forest villagers, who are among the most important shareholders in obtaining the sustainability and utilization of non wood forest product resources, concerning this issue. In this context, a survey application based on tbe face to face interview was conducted to a total of 144 forest villagers in the responsibility area of Elazığ Forest District Directorate. As a result of the study, statistically significant differences (p<0.05) have been detected in the views of forest villagers concerning the non wood forest products according to variables of occupation, reasons for starting to use these products, utilization of forest resources. On the other hand, it has been understood that the reason for the usage of non wood forest products generally originates from the past experiences and most of the participants doesn't earn any income from these products. At the same time, study findings have revealed that having production and control of products in question state mandated is a common view between participants.