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Review Paper | Botany | Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026 | Pages: 940 - 944 | India
Diversity and Socioeconomic Significance of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in Mahuadanr, Jharkhand
Abstract: NTFPs are vital for the livelihoods of communities that rely on forests, while also helping to preserve biodiversity and maintain ecological balance. In Jharkhand, especially within the Mahuadanr area of Latehar District, NTFPs serve as a crucial source of nutrition, healthcare resources, livelihood opportunities, and income for tribal households. The forests of Mahuadanr, located near the Palamu Tiger Reserve and Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary, support a rich diversity of economically valuable species. These resources contribute substantially to food security, traditional healthcare and seasonal income generation. However, unsustainable harvesting practices, forest degradation, inadequate market infrastructure and limited value-addition opportunities create challenges to their sustainable utilization. This review summarizes the diversity of major NTFPs in the Mahuadanr landscape, their utilization patterns, socioeconomic significance and associated challenges. The review highlights the diversity, utilization patterns, socioeconomic significance and major challenges associated with NTFPs in the Mahuadanr landscape.
Keywords: NTFPs, Mahuadanr, Jharkhand, Tribal Livelihoods, Forest Biodiversity, Sustainable Development, Minor Forest Produce
How to Cite?: Shalini Bara, "Diversity and Socioeconomic Significance of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in Mahuadanr, Jharkhand", Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 940-944, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26618100029, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26618100029