11 December 2005

NTFP trade in Darchula and Baitadi

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A trade survey reveals that 350 MT of NTFPs was collected and traded in Darchula and Baitadi districts in FY 2001/2002. ANSAB conducted the survey in May 2003 to find out the situation of availability, collection, marketing, and management of NTFPs in the study districts. During the period, NTFPs collection and trade volume in Darchula and Baitadi were 130 MT and 220 MT respectively. Similarly, 37 and 29 NTFPs are traded from Darchula and Baitadi districts respectively of which four species viz. tejpat (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), rittha (Sapindus mukorossi), pakhanved (Bergenia ciliate) and jhyau (Parmelia nepalensis) comprise 85% of the total trade. Yarshagumba (Cordyceps sinensis) and morel mushroom (Morchella conica) are two high value NTFPs in Darchula, and morel mushroom (Morchella conica) in Baitadi.