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- Title
Forest use at the pacific coast of Choco, Colombia: a quantitative approach
- Authors
Galeano, Gloria
- Abstract
Forest use by Afro-American people on the Pacific coast of Choco, Colombia, was investigated using a quantitative methodology based upon informant consensus. Information was obtained for all species =/>5 cmdbh in three plots totaling 1.8 ha. Eighty-nine uses were recorded; 62.8% of the species, 74% of the families and 83.3% of the individuals have some use. Most uses involve subsistence activities. The most important uses were selective extraction of wood for construction, firewood, and materials for technological application. Use values for species and families were dependent on their abundance. For some particularly useful species and families (Lauraceae, Annonaceae, and Sapotaceae), however, use value was higher than expected from their abundance. This may suggest overexploitation of those species and families. Demographic studies of those species are recommended. All recorded uses are listed and information on the use values of the species is provided.
- Subjects
ARCHITECTURE; ETHNOBOTANY; FORESTS &; forestry; FUELWOOD; MEDICINE
- Publication
Economic Botany, 2000, Vol 54, Issue 3, p358
- ISSN
0013-0001
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/BF02864787