Non wood forest products from conifers (fao non wood forest n. 12)

Conifers are abundant in the boreal and temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, but are also important components of many tropical and subtropical forest ecosystems. Many conifer species provide a wide range of non-wood products. Although some services are briefly mentioned, the focus in this volume is on the products that conifers provide. With the exception of essential oils, which can be obtained from several parts of the tree, the products described in this volume are organized according to the part of the tree from which they are obtained (e.g. whole tree, foliage, bark and roots, resin, seeds and cones). The information is presented to assist in identifying opportunities for management and production of non-wood conifer products. The publication will be of interest to foresters and rural development workers in both developed and developing countries.