Since time immemorial, people have gathered plant
andanimal resources for their needs in Amagu community. Examples include edible
nuts, mushrooms, fruits herbs, spices, guns, fodder, fibres used for
construction of shelter and housing, clothing or utensils and plant or animal
products for medicinal, cosmetics or cultural uses.
Even today, hundreds drive
a significant part of their subsistence needs and income from gathered plant
and animal products medicinal plant (Azadirachta indica, pipe guinensis) also
continue in developed countries for cultural and economic reasons.
Among these
uses, medicinal used in many cultures, but also as trade commodities which meet
the demand of often distant markets.
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