Importancia de los productos forestales no maderables (PFNM) en los medios de vida rurales del bosque seco de la provincia de Loja

Abstract

Abstract: Non-timber forest products (NTFP) are part of the culture of the population of Ecuadorian rural sectors, the knowledge of their economic benefits and environmental conditions favor its conservation. The main objective of the present research is contribute with information about the economic importance of vanilla, a non-forestry product timber from the dry forest of the province of Loja, to promote its production and use sustainable. For this, a non-experimental methodology was used, which allowed identifying the sources of income for 200 families dedicated to agricultural production. The analysis of Information was carried out using descriptive statistics. The main findings indicated that among the farmers who are dedicated to harvesting vanilla, it is women who the more involved they are with this activity. Furthermore, vanillo harvesting is still registers low income when compared to other sources of income such as agriculture and cattle raising.