Abstract
The differences in knowledge of biological resource use between societal and demographic groups are often poorly understood; yet they are an important element of sustainability. Differences in gender and generational knowledge of locally useful woody plant species in South African savannas are examined. The results showed that young people and middle-aged females were highly knowledgeable. Over half of the total 267 woody plant species in nine use categories (i.e., medicinal, fruits-seeds, fuelwood, beverage, cultural, furniture, craft, fencing and housing poles) had multiple uses. Therefore, differences in knowledge of resource selection and use between social or demographic groups (for example based on gender and age) may appropriately inform conservation prioritisation, planning and monitoring.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 311-322 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Applied Geography |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Conservation
- Indigenous knowledge
- Livelihoods
- Non-timber forest products
- Red Data Lists
- Savannas
- South Africa
- Woody plants