Consumers' Attitudes towards Edible Wild Plants : A Case Study of Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
Joint Authors
Source
International Journal of Forestry Research
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-16, 16 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-03-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This study explored the rural revitalizing strategy in FAO's Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) site in Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture of Japan, using a case study of edible wild plants.
This study assessed the current and possible future utilization of edible wild plants as one important NTFP by clarifying the attitudes of consumers and exploring the challenges of harvesting edible wild plants.
Traditional ecological knowledge associated with edible wild plants and the related attitudes of consumers towards wild plants was documented.
A questionnaire survey found that a majority of the respondents held positive attitude towards edible wild plants as being healthy, safe food, part of traditional dietary culture.
Increasing demand of edible wild plants from urban residents aroused conflicts with local residents’ interest given that around 86% of the forested hills are private in Noto Region.
Non timber forest products (NTFP) extraction can be seen as a tool for creating socioeconomic relationships that are dependent on healthy, biodiverse ecosystems.
It was suggested that Japanese Agricultural Cooperatives (JA) and Forestry Cooperatives (FCA) could be involved with GIAHS process.
As important traditional dietary and ecological system, edible wild plants should be a part of GIAHS project for rural revitalization.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chen, Bixia& Qiu, Zhenmian. 2012. Consumers' Attitudes towards Edible Wild Plants : A Case Study of Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. International Journal of Forestry Research،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-16.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chen, Bixia& Qiu, Zhenmian. Consumers' Attitudes towards Edible Wild Plants : A Case Study of Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. International Journal of Forestry Research No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-505105
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chen, Bixia& Qiu, Zhenmian. Consumers' Attitudes towards Edible Wild Plants : A Case Study of Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. International Journal of Forestry Research. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-505105
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-505105