Categorization of non-timber potential of the subtropical mixed rain forest in southern Brazil

Abstract

The Mixed Rain Forest (MRF) has a wide variety of forest species with high economic value and environmental importance. The non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are presented as a good alternative to the management of this forest type. This study aimed to categorize plant species that compose the MRF for non-timber use. It was found 250 species (54% of the total) having non-timber use of an amount of 464 identified plant species. The great floristic diversity found, added to the number of species identified as potential to a non-timber use, it was proved the great potential of using the MRF as a source of NTFPs.