The article explores commercial moss picking activities in Mid-Wales (UK). Applying the Socio-Ecological System framework, it analyses the factors affecting the sustainability of this activity. It
This article focuses on the potential role of non-wood forest products (NWFPs) which are so far largely neglected within forest-related bioeconomy research and policy. From an innovation system
The region of North Karelia, Finland, has a strong forest-based bioeconomy sector. This report describes the region’s opportunities for increasing co-operation in forest-based bioeconomy with China
Wild forest products such as cork, natural resins, mushrooms, medicinal plants, nuts and berries have huge potential to contribute to green growth in Europe and to the achievement of the Sustainable
Based on a large-scale European survey, this paper assesses the collection and consumption of NWFPs in Europe. Most importantly, we define NWFP collector’s profiles – from recreational pickers in the
