Non-Timber Forest Products Exchange Programme

A view from within:
the forest and its resources from a community perspective

Philippine Commmunity Engages in Biotech Enterprise

The growing market for herbal-based products has made a rural community in Palawan, the country's last ecological frontier, take advantage of the entrepreneurial spirit.

But instead of putting up a private company geared for high growth, Palawe�os opted to start a social enterprise which has not only benefited them economically but also helped protect and preserve their environment.

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The Indian gooseberry or amla, is used for pickles and preserves in India

What NTFP is that?
Food, materials for crafts, building materials, medicine, and rituals … these are just a few uses of non-timber forest products. NTFPs are "all biological materials, other than timber, which are extracted from forests for human use."

Learn more about specific NTFPs upon which communities across the region rely on for their livelihoods as well as to sustain their traditions. Search our NTFP database, a collaborative project of the partners of NTFP-EP. Enter the database here.

Featured NTFP Product:Upland Crafts meet Modern Function
Accentuated with hinabol fabric from the Higaonon women of Bukidnon, the Philippines, this CD album has an adjustable spine. Can hold a total of 30 CDs. Comes with a coordinating box to protect your CDs.

Like other products from the CustomMade Crafts Center in Manila, your purchase supports the livelihoods of upland dwellers while providing a venue for their traditional arts to flourish.

CustomMade, through continuous product development and market linking, finds new niches, uses and applications for traditional products and skills, generating income that that will allow them to meet the expenses brought about by modern life, while still having the freedom to carry out their traditional way of life.

For more unique products, please visit the CustomMade Crafts Center at www.cmcrafts.org or Modi at www.modiphilippines.com

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The Philippines celebrates World Fair Trade Day!
The Philippines celebrates World Fair Trade Day in week-long activities including bazaars, discussions and songs. A collaboration among various NGOs and fair trade groups, supported by the Philippine Fair Trade Forum. Join in the fun!

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What is the NTFP Exchange Programme?

We are a collaborative network of non-governmental organisations and community-based organisations in South and Southeast Asia. We work with forest-based communities to strengthen their capacity in sustainable management of natural resources. Over the years, the NTFP-EP has grown into a dynamic network, with over 40 partner organisations and major contacts in India, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia.
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