FAO’s NWFP-Digest-L is a free e-mail journal that covers all aspects of non-wood forest products. All issues of the Digest may be found on FAO’s NWFP home page: www.fao.org/forestry/site/12980/en.
Issue No. 6/08, 2008-08-22
- PRODUCTS
Artemesia annua: Clinton unveils deal to cut malaria drug prices
Bamboo is the latest natural material to be used in eco-friendly building
Bamboo can play a deep role in saving the globe: scientist
Bamboo: Ethiopia to export chopsticks
Berries: Heatwave spells Swedish berry shortage
Ginseng: Wet weather forcing early ginseng harvest
Medicinal plants: Frankincense provides relief to arthritis sufferers
Medicinal plants: Orangutans concoct plant-based soothing balm
Moringa oleifera in the Philippines: Malunggay planting in Santiago intensified
Palms: Environmental services of the aguajales and the opportunities for a global business for the Loreto Region, Peru
Seabuckthorn: Cosmetic giants run into a Himalayan challenge
Stevia: PepsiCo to sell stevia sweetened drink in Peru
Truffles: The Libyan Truffle, fruit of the Desert
Truffles: This summer’s a washout – but it’s perfect for lucrative truffles (UK) - COUNTRY INFORMATION
Australia: TFS reports higher profit on increased sales of sandalwood
Australia: Truffle industry set for rapid growth
Bangladesh: Protect indigenous people to save forests
Brazil launches rainforest fund
Canada: Making money from more than trees
Canada: Food products foraged from B.C.’s forests need to be showcased
Colombia’s Cofan still fighting for survival
Costa Rica: Científicos “domestican” hongos silvestres en Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Non-profit organization El Puente/The Bridge
Ghana: Local shea butter industry to be enhanced
Ghana: Bushmeat hunting worth $350 million annually in Ghana
India: KFD neglecting its duty towards tribals of Western Ghats
Philippines: NegOcc farmers urged to go into cocoon production
Saudia Arabia: Kingdom to develop biodiversity strategy
Senegal: Le karité, l’or des femmes
South Africa: African medicine under the spotlight
Suriname: an innovative conservation group is working with indigenous tribes
Uganda: Honey production to increase
United States: Tribes object to fighting fire in sacred places
Vietnam: Animals released to wild to boost ecotourism
Vietnam illegal wildlife trade eats away at biodiversity: reports - NEWS
A Brazilian’s shrine to bromeliads may one day save the plants
Bugs lead drug-hunters to medicinal treasure
Congo Basin passes 1 million ha milestone in swing to sustainable forestry
Mountain centre launches traditional resources portal - EVENTS
European Forest Institute Annual Conference. Focus on the adaptation of forest landscape to environmental changes
European Forest Week
International Congress on Provoking Change: Strategies to promote forest users in the Amazon
IUFRO Conference on Gender and Forestry. Gender issues in natural resources management –perception and experiences in different parts of the world
9th National Conference on Science, Policy, and the Environment: Biodiversity in a Rapidly Changing World - REQUESTS
Request for financing for NWFP in Canada - LITERATURE REVIEW AND WEB SITES
Other publications of interest - MISCELLANEOUS
Bee Checklist Buzzes Online
‘Mother Lode’ Of Gorillas Found In Congo Forests
Source
NWFP-Digest-L, 2008-08-22.
Supplier
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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