Republic of the Philippines Department of Science and Technology Forest Products Research and Development Institute College, Laguna 4031 ISO 9001:2008 DOST Phil Ph ilippi ippine Fo ne Fore rest t Woo oody dy Vi Vine nes Jennifer M. Conda Science Research Specialist II Material Science Division Anatomy and Forest Botany Section “ Providing R&D and techno-transfer services in the use of wood and non- wood forest products”
What is forest vines? is any herbaceous or woody plant with roots anchored to the ground and the rest of its body creeping or climbing with or without the help of tendrils, hooks and other clinging or grasping structures. Vines or climbers produce long yet flexible stems that make them suitable for novelty hand-made items that are popular in markets for native products. . abound in the tropical belt which is located between the tropical of Cancer at 23° 27’N and the Tropic of Capricorn 23° 27’S. In the Philippines, there are about 149 species, 101 genera and 41 families of useful forest vines (Brown 1920).
Mean species richness of lianas across four tropical regions Mean Species Mean Species Region Abundance Richness Africa 111.0 39.1 Asia 66.0 36.2 South America 61.6 33.7 Central America 59.6 28.2 and Mexico Data based on 0.1-ha area in lowland moist and wet forest sites Schnitzer, S.A. anf Bongers, F. (2002) The ecology of lianas and their role in forests. Trends in Ecology & Evolution, Vol. 17 No 5. May 2002., 223-230.
USES Of FOREST VINES Lianas play an important role in forest dynamics: suppressing tree regeneration; • increasing tree mortality; • providing a valuable food source for animals; • physically linking trees together, thereby • providing canopy-to-canopy access for arboreal animals; high photosynthetic production and sizable biomass, • lianas also make a significant contribution to carbon sequestration. Schnitzer and Bongers (2002).
USES Of FOREST VINES medicine Pharmaceutical Furniture Handicraft/novelty hand-made items
Some Economically Important Forest Vines Nito to [Lygodium circinatum (Burm.) Bedd . ] The family Schizaeaceae embraces the genus Lygodium A scrambling and twining ferns. Uses: - plant extract exhibits antiviral activity (Taylor et. al. 1996); The stipe is chewed and applied to reptile and insect bites - Handicrafts item (basket, chairs, lamps, etc.) Propagation: spores, wildlings, or suckers. Distribution: found in Ilocos Norte and Sur, Cagayan, Isabela, La Union, Zambales, Pangasinan, Cavite, Rizal, Laguna, Quezon province, Camarines, Sorsogon, Samar, Negros, Cebu, Capiz, Antique, Iloilo, Bohol, Surigao, and Misamis (Brown, 1920)
Some Economically Important Forest Vines Ha Hagnaya naya [Stenochlaena palustris (Burm. f.) Bedd.) The family Blechnaceae embraces the genus Stenochlaena A root-climbing fern. Uses: - the fern is used for making ropes and tying materials. - The young shoots eaten either raw as a salad or cooked (Brown 1921) - In Nicobar, it is used as abortifacient and contraceptive (Dagar 1989) Distribution: widely distributed in the Phillippines
Some Economically Important Forest Vines Ti Tilo lob [Dicranopteris linearis (Burm. f.) Underw.) Family Glechnaceae embraces the genus Dicranopteris A scrambling fern. Uses: - Young leaves serve as poultice - Infusion and decoction of leaves exhibit antifungal activities - a laxative; antihismatic - splints from rachises make excellent woven belts and mats Distribution: widely distributed in the Phillippines
Some Economically Important Forest Vines Lu Lukm kmoy oy [Rhapidophora pinnata (l. f.) Schott]. Family Araceae embraces the genus Rhaphidophora A root climber. Uses: - Plant exhibit cyototxic and immunomodulating properties (Wong & Tan 1996) - weaving material Distribution: throughout the Philippines. In limestone and secondary forests
Some Economically Important Forest Vines Gal altang tang [Arcangelisia flava (l.) Merr] Family Menispermaceae embraces the genus Arcangelisia A root climber. Uses: - wood decoction used in cleaning wounds and ulcers - a decoction of the root and stem as febrifuge and tonic - yellow die from the wood has germicidal effects - handle, design, framing and weavingmaterial Distribution: throughout the Philippines. In limestone and secondary forests
Some Economically Important Forest Vines Hi Hing nggiw giw [Ichnocarpus frutescens(l.) W.T. Aiton Family Apocynaceae embraces the genus Inchnocarpus A twiner. Uses: - Stem are used for tying purposes - In India, the flowers are used to treat diabetes. - potential source of rubber - handle, framing and design material Propagation: seeds and wildlings Distribution: Found throughout the Philippines from Batanes to Palawan and Mindanao. In thickets and secondary forests at 2-500m altitudes.
Forest Vines and by-products
Forest Vines and by-products Agsam Fashion Fern Handwoven by Indigenous women of Surigao del Sur
Forest Vines and by-products Diliman/hagnaya Stenochlaena palustris (Burm. f.) Bedd. Blechnaceae
Forest Vines and by-products Nito Lygodium circinatum (Burm.) Bedd Schizaeaceae
Forest Vines and by-products Set of Three Rectangular Nito Storage Round Nito Bowl with Handle, Small Baskets with Cut-out Handle Elena’s handicraft
Forest Vines and by-products Vanna Hagnaya/Tilob/Bleached Lukmoy Tulia Split Rattan/Tilob/Bleached mirror frame, circular crazy weaving Lukmoy mirror frame, crazy weaving V. Abisamis Handicraft
Forest Vines and by-products Tilob Rect. Mirror Black Tilob Oval Mirror Frame,Crazy Weaving Frame, Crazy Weaving St. Michael’s Crafts Venture
Forest Vines and by-products Bleached Lukmoy Leaf Basket Round Coiled Galtang Birdhouse Masongsong Handicraft Cylindrical Coiled Galtang Planter
Forest Vines and by-products Set of Three Vine Pumpkin Decor Round Galtang Vine Wreath Castro’s Handicraft Vine Turkey Basket
Market and Opportunities The Philippines is the second largest world producer of handicrafts, mainly baskets out of indigenous materials The Industry continues to provide a respectable contribution to foreign exchange earning of the country (US$71.9M in 2000) while many handicraft items are also sold on the local market Philippine handcrafted products buyers : Japan, United states, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and other countries around the world.
Market and Opportunities 2016 Philippine Forestry Statistics
Market and Opportunities 2016 Philippine Forestry Statistics
Problems confronting NWFP-based Industries Unregulated collection • Lack of raw material supply Slush and burn • Land conversion • Lack of standard Inefficient extraction and • Inefficient harvest and • processing technology storage Lack of market information Limited utilization • Long term gestation • Lack of capital to finance NWFP plantation development High risk • NERI BS. 1994. Non-wood forest products in Asia-Philippines.
PRO ROTE TECTIO TION AN AND C CONS NSER ERVA VATI TION ON Forest charges : Holders of NWFPs licenses or permits are required to pay the forest charges prior to transport, disposition or processing. Forest officers assess the charges on the products' market value. Transport: To monitor the movement of NWFPs from the forests to markets or processing plants, licensees are required to secure Certificates of Minor Forest Products Origin (CMFPO) from the local Community Environment and Natural Resources Office. The CMFPO contains the name of the licensee or permittee, the place where the forest products were cut or gathered, the consignee and destination, the quantity to be transported, the means of transport and date of transportation.
PRO ROTE TECTION TION AN AND CONS NSER ERVA VATI TION ON sustainable management of resources the utilization of non-commercial species improved harvesting and utilization technologies plantation development strict implementation of existing regulations
FUTURE DIRECTIONS AND PROSPECTS To provide adequate supply of raw materials to various end-users and the industries while at the same time conserving the resources; To promote equitable access to opportunities in the utilization of the resources; To promote economic development in the rural areas; and To institutionalize the development of the resources
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