Opportunities can be identified in many ways –
- What is abundant in our woodland?
- What is someone else selling we also have?
- Something quirky you know about that others might be willing to buy?
Success selling a product derived from a sustainable resource is determined by what is available and markets but most importantly your imagination and determination!
Opportunities can be identified in many ways –
- What is abundant in our woodland?
- What is someone else selling we also have?
- Something quirky you know about that others might be willing to buy?
Success selling a product derived from a sustainable resource is determined by what is available and markets but most importantly your imagination and determination!
WILDLY SUSTAINABLE
Sustainability can be interpreted in many ways and includes social, economic as well as ecological environments.
In Wales the Well Being of Future Generations Act (2015) defines sustainability as meaning the “needs of the present are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
Click here for more information on the Well Being of Future Generations Act (2015)
In addition the Environment (Wales) Act (2016) requires natural resources are managed sustainably which is shaped by nine principles. Of these the most relevant to commercialisation of wild resources are that natural resources management plans should be: adaptable; based on evidence and long-term, benefit from working together and understanding the full range of benefits arising from natural resources.
Click here for the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 Factsheet: Sustainable Management of Natural Resources
Commercialisation of wild resources is right at the cutting edge of concerns about sustainable natural resources exploitation. This is because enterprise development generally requires large harvests and thus opens up the possibility of over-exploitation which needs to be controlled. Sustainable incomes also require continuous supply which needs to be planned. For these reasons we have focussed our attention on the development of woodland and species management, to support commercial production. We have approached this from the perspective of a woodland owner seeking an income from wild plants.
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