NTFP WorkingCircle

126SlNoName1996-97 (Kg)1997-98 (Kg)1998-99 (Kg)1999-00 (Kg)2000-01 (Kg)2001-02 (Kg)2002-03 (Kg)2003-04 (Kg)Valampiri37. Cardamom 750 98 375 17038. Kattukodi veru 7500 35039. Kudampuli 336 25040. Pynumpoovu 2.9041. Kunthirikkam 765 26042.PutharichundaVeru2000 2600 100043.Kattukurumulakveru1350 450 300There is a need to regulate the collection of NTFPs in a sustainable manner with the maximumbenefit to the tribal communities. The exploitation of tribals could be prevented by formation of tribalVSSs and entrusting the NTFP management as enuntiated in the G.O. (Rt) No.40/2001/F&WLD (G)dated 02.02.01. Alternately the collection can be entrusted with the fringe area VSSs having sizabletribal population. The required trainings should be imparted on sustainable collection techniques.139. Management prescriptions: The MPCA Kulamavu should be actively protected from fire,grazing and NTFP collections during the Plan period. The area should be excluded from the NTFPcollections while giving the license. The medicinal demo – garden at Kanchiyar should be maintainedwith the timely improvements. The regeneration of perennial herbs and shrubs of medicinal value andraising of mixed plantations of trees having MFP and medicinal values are approved activities underthe National Afforestation Programme, which should be carried out under the PFM Working Circle.