Nonwood
Nonwood is a term used to describe materials and products that are not derived from wood or timber. In forestry and land-use planning, it is most commonly encountered in the concept of nonwood forest products (NWFP), which are goods harvested from forests that do not involve the extraction of roundwood.
NWFP cover a broad range of items, including edible resources (wild fruits, nuts, mushrooms, honey), medicinal
These products often support rural livelihoods, food security, and local economies, particularly in tropical and subtropical
Policy and research: International organizations such as FAO promote NWFP inventories, sustainable harvesting guidelines, and market