International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Role of Sustainable Forest Management in Poverty Reduction and Livelihood Improvement in Sudan: A Review
Abstract
In Sudan, the primary objectives of forest management are production, protection, and conservation, with minimal attention paid to social or other services. The forest resources in Sudan is great significance in term of ensuring sustainable livelihoods and preserving ecosystems. Forests are a valuable source of various goods such as gum, incense, fruit, medicine, and wild game. However, sustainable forest management is difficult due to the growing population and expansion of agriculture, which poses a significant challenge. reforestation and afforestation programmes is process of increasing forest cover and include enrichment planting, participation of local people engagement in the management of forest., In Sudan villagers traditionally utilize native and regenerate naturally such as Tebeldi (Adansonia digitata), Dom (Hyphaene thebaica) and Hashab (Acacia senegal), trees due to their direct benefits. Additionally, Sudan containing three forest types according to administration system; Federal forests, State forests and Community/private forests. Balanites aegyptiaca, Ziziphus spina-christi, Adansonia digitate, Tamarindus indica, and Grewia tenax represents the major tree species contribute to the rural and urban livelihood. Its recommended that, engagement of local communities in forest management is way to achieve sustainable forest management.
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