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Review of research on multipurpose tree species in Pakistan

Review of research on multipurpose tree species in Pakistan

K. M. Siddiqui

ABSTRACT

The term multipurpose tree species with acronym of MPTS has been introduced in forestry literature only recently, though, the history of use of such tree species is very old. Almost all trees are multipurpose, some more so than the others. In the early fifties, the emphasis was placed on multiple use of forests for timber, fuelwood, fodder, watershed protection, water, grazing, recreation etc. Later, the idea of community forestry, social forestry and farm forestry was put forward. This was due to realization on the part of developed countries and the international donor agencies that social and economic benefits of development of state forests are not reaching small farmers in developing countries. Further, with increase in population, the pressure on natural forests was also increasing and pace of development was not fast enough to reduce it. Side by side, due to energy crisis, the demand for fuelwood was also increasing. This called for drastic changes in the aid policy of the donor countries, which could ensure development at grass-root level for individual farmers through development of his own resources. Since, trees provide numerous benefits to the farmers, hence they should be provided assistance to harness the increased benefits. This concept is now gaining ground with growing realization that farming and forestry are inter linked, which were often considered to be separate activities in the developing countries.

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Pakistan Journal of Forestry

June

Vol. 74, Iss. 1

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