SFU student conducts research about non-timber forest resources in Wells Gray Community Forest Clearwater Times – July 04, 2011
Wells Gray Community Forest (WGCF) is working with Simon Fraser University student Samantha Charlton this summer on her research related to non-timber forest resources (NTFRs). Along with the WGCF, she is also collaborating with Simpcw First Nation on her research project. Non-timber forest resources include all types of resources and products made from the forest apart from timber resources (logs and pulp).
This could entail things like mushrooms, medicinal plants, evergreen boughs, berries, edible plants, wood galls and plants with other cultural or spiritual significance.
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