Matura NP ESA forest use database

This dataset shows how Matura National Park and its various natural resources is used at the time of study (2005-2007) and how local communities and other stakeholders depend on forests for their livelihoods. This information was needed to inform management decision, so that conservation of natural areas and biodiversity could be combined with the needs of local communities.

Publication year:2017

Accessibility:open

Publisher:Figshare

License:CC-BY-4.0

Format:mbd

Keywords: attitudes towards wildlife, conservation areas, food plants, forest users, hunting levels, logging, medicinal plants