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Table 1 Improving livelihoods through <i>Ngitili</i>: Key findings


Table 1 Improving livelihoods through NGITILI: Key findings
Economic value of restored ngitili US$14.00 per person, per month
National average rural consumption US$8.50 per person, per month
Average annual value of 16 major natural resource products harvested from ngitili (Bukombe district)
Per household US$1,190 per year
Per village US$700,000 per year
Per district US$89.6 million per year
Costs of wildlife damage as a result of forest restoration US$63 per family per year
Species of trees, shrubs, and climbers found in restored ngitili 152
Other flora found Up to 30 different families of grass and herbs
Bird and mammal species recorded 145 bird species and 13 mammals
Reduction in time spent in collecting natural resources
Collection time reduced by:
Fuelwood 2-6 hours per day
Poles 1-5 hours per harvest
Thatch 1-6 hours per harvest
Water 1-2 hours per day
Fodder 3-6 hours per harvest
Percentage of households in seven districts across Shinyanga using ngitili products
To diversify diet 22%
To provide animal fodder and forage 21%
To collect medicinal products 14%
To collect fuelwood 61%
To pay for children’s education 36%
Source: Monela et al. 2004:3-4, 53, 61, 67-69