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Non-Wood Forest Product Extractivism: A Case Study of Euterpe oleracea Martius in the Brazilian Amazon

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  • Emilly Pinheiro de Oliveira

    (Institute of Biodiversity and Forests, Federal University of Western Pará, Santarém 68040255, Brazil)

  • Lucas Cunha Ximenes

    (Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Pará, Itaituba 68183300, Brazil
    Graduate Program in Society, Nature and Development, Federal University of Western Pará, Santarém 68040255, Brazil)

  • João Ricardo Vasconcellos Gama

    (Institute of Biodiversity and Forests, Federal University of Western Pará, Santarém 68040255, Brazil
    Graduate Program in Society, Nature and Development, Federal University of Western Pará, Santarém 68040255, Brazil)

  • Thiago Almeida Vieira

    (Institute of Biodiversity and Forests, Federal University of Western Pará, Santarém 68040255, Brazil
    Graduate Program in Society, Nature and Development, Federal University of Western Pará, Santarém 68040255, Brazil)

Abstract

Euterpe oleracea Martius is the main palm tree species that contributes to the Amazonian economy and its pulp is a widely sought-after product in the market due to its nutritional and health benefits. However, high market demand has stimulated changes in land use practices of native stands, including management models that increase fruit productivity. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the socioeconomic aspects involved in the extractivism/local management practices of this species in a community in the Brazilian Amazon. We interviewed 10 families from the 15 ones that participate in the productive chain of this species in the community, with questions related to the socioeconomic aspects, management practices, and commercialization of E. oleracea . Its fruit collection in the community is an important activity that provides family income, with the majority of production being for pulp. Family labor is of fundamental importance for the maintenance of production and is presented in all steps of the production chain. The main advantage in Santa Luzia is its location near the main consumer markets, so community members should take advantage of this more effectively and stimulate the strengthening of the community’s local processing unit, mainly for the commercialization of the pulp, which constitutes the greatest contribution.

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  • Emilly Pinheiro de Oliveira & Lucas Cunha Ximenes & João Ricardo Vasconcellos Gama & Thiago Almeida Vieira, 2025. "Non-Wood Forest Product Extractivism: A Case Study of Euterpe oleracea Martius in the Brazilian Amazon," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(2), pages 1-14, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:2:p:464-:d:1563336
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