Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) R. Br. ex Benth. harvesting as a tool for conservation and source of income for local people in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve

AuteurVODOUHE, GBELIDJI FIFANOU
AuteurADEGBIDI, ANSELME BIENVENU E ADENIYI
AuteurCOULIBALY, OUSMANE N
AuteurSINSIN, BRICE AUGUSTIN
Date d'ajout2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de disponibilite2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de publication2011
ResumeWe analyze the contribution of Parkia biglobosa fruit harvesting as source of income for local communities around the Pendjari Biosphere Reserve in Benin and the role that this exploitation plays in improving the conservation status of this species. We interviewed 124 farmers in five villages and conducted field surveys on 80 plots of 50 m * 50 m. Results show that P. biglobosa contributes to 53% to family net income during its fructification period. Poorer, intermediate as well as wealthier households rely equally on the species. It appears that land unavailability is an important factor which determines household link with species. Very little evidence could be found indicating that harvesting is damaging the resource. Therefore, for reproducible resources such as P. biglobosa, it would be possible to reconcile conservation and poverty reduction objectives.
Autre identifiantBECDB-3314
URIhttps://dspace.uac.bj/handle/123456789/3293
Languefr
Fait partie deActa botanica gallica
SujetParkia biglobosa - income generation - conservation - Benin
TitreParkia biglobosa (Jacq.) R. Br. ex Benth. harvesting as a tool for conservation and source of income for local people in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve
TypeArticle

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