Socio-Cultural Factors That Hinders the Domestication of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) By Farmers in Manyu Division, South West Region of Cameroon

Achu Frida Njiei* and Norah Aziamin Asongu

Abstract

This study seeks to examine the socio-cultural challenges faced by the people of Manyu in the domestication of some Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) and the role of the extension workers in enhancing the domestication. Manyu Division has several NTFPs species which are of great benefits to its people. These benefits are not void of socioeconomic, environmental and cultural challenges. These trees species have been domesticated by some members of the community to ease access, enable shorter gestation period, and enhance their economic values. However, despite the importance attached to these domesticated species, some members of the community are reticent in adopting the new domestication strategies.  The study made use of the qualitative approach in collecting data for this study with interviews, direct observation, and focus group discussions as our main data collection methods. Results of the study indicate that cultural stereotypes have hindered the domestication of some NTFPs in Manyu Division. However, the extension workers and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in this sector have not relented their efforts in encouraging farmers to domesticate NTFPs in Manyu Division.

Keywords

socio-cultural; NTFPs; domestication; extension workers; manyu division; cultural stereotypes; NGOs

Cite This Article

Njiei, A. F., Asongu, N. A.(2021). Socio-Cultural Factors That Hinders the Domestication of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) By Farmers in Manyu Division, South West Region of Cameroon. International Journal of Scientific Advances (IJSCIA), Volume 2| Issue 3: May-Jun 2021, Pages 453-458, URL: https://www.ijscia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Volume2-Issue3-May-Jun-No.109-453-458.pdf

Volume 2 | Issue 3: May-Jun 2021