MIOMBO QUIZ
- Name the products special to miombo trees that are indicated by red arrows
- Give a market price for the product and an idea of its importance in the household
- Hold the mouse on the arrow for a picture of the finished product and more info
NOTE: PRICES BASED
ON 2000-2005 DATA;
PER CAPITA ANNUAL
INCOME WAS $302
Photos: Cecilia Polansky
MORE MIOMBO QUESTIONS AND INFO RESOURCES BELOW PHOTO
WHAT ARE MIOMBO WOODLANDS?
(FROM: Miombo Forum FAQ)
WHAT COUNTRIES ARE HOME TO MIOMBO
WOODLANDS?
WHAT HUMAN INTERACTIONS ARE CRITICAL IN
DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF MIOMBO
ECOSYSTEMS?
Mouse over for answer -- do not click
It is estimated that over 75 million people live within the miombo ecoregion and that the woodlands directly support the livelihoods of over 40 million people. A further 15 million people in towns and cities also depend on miombo products.
(Bradley, P.N. and McNamara, K. 1993. Living with trees. Policies for forestry management in Zimbabwe. Technical Paper No. 210. Washington, D.C., World Bank)
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WOODLANDS?
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