Crafts-making plants from in and around Kibale National Park, Western Uganda

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Title:	Crafts-making plants from in and around Kibale National Park, Western Uganda
Author:	Kakudidi, Esezah Kyomugisha
Year:	2003
Periodical:	Uganda Journal (ISSN 0041-574X)
Volume:	49
Period:	December
Pages:	46-55
Language:	English
Notes:	biblio. refs., ills., maps
Geographic terms:	Uganda East Africa
Subjects:	crafts ethnobotany plants Agriculture, Agronomy, Forestry Kibale Forest National Park (Uganda) forest resources Plant products Handicrafts forest management
Abstract:	This paper on plants used for craft making is based on a study undertaken in three parishes adjacent to Kibale National Park (Karole district, western Uganda) in 1996-1998. The ethnobotanical methods used in the study involved informal conversations, field excursions, semi-structured interviews, ranking and scoring and market surveys. The paper discusses plant species used for handicrafts; user groups and gender involvement; factors influencing the collection and use of craft materials; and products made from the various species. Attention is also paid to the importance of a sustainable use of the resources. Bibliogr. [ASC Leiden abstract]