An evaluation of the importance of plant resources to rural communities - a case study of Heuningvlei in the Cederberg
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1991
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Within the framework of living resource conservation as advocated by the world Conservation Strategy, this case study investigates the utilitarian value of indigenous plant resources as a supplementary or "hidden" income for a rural community at Heuningvlei. The objectives of the study were to document the rapidly disappearing customary knowledge regarding the utilisation of plant resources, to gain an indication of whether a sustainable method of utilisation exists within the case study community, and to interpret the results in terms of conservation objectives.
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Reay, N. 1991. An evaluation of the importance of plant resources to rural communities - a case study of Heuningvlei in the Cederberg. University of Cape Town.