한국산림과학회지 (Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science)

한국산림과학회 (Korean Society of Forest Science)
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Traditional Coconut Farming in the Rural Landscape of Meghna Floodplain in Bangladesh

  • Miah, Md. Danesh (Department of Forest Resources, Kookmin University) ;
  • Islam, Mohammed Ohidul (Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, University of Chittagong) ;
  • Hossain, Md. Aktark (Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, University of Chittagong) ;
  • Shin, Man Yong (Department of Forest Resources, Kookmin University)
  • 투고 : 2005.09.05
  • 심사 : 2005.10.21
  • 발행 : 2005.10.31
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초록

An exploratory survey was performed to assess the present status of distribution and production of coconut palm (Cocos nucifera Linn.) in the rural landscape of Meghna floodplain of Bangladesh. A multistage simple random sampling technique was adopted to identify the study area and respondents. A total of 50 households were selected randomly for the study. Traditional knowledge on cultivation, management, and production of coconut palm was emphasized. Marketing of coconut palm products and income derived from coconut palm cultivation was taken into consideration. Perceptions of farmers, traders and professionals were described in due context of opportunities and constraints of coconut palm cultivation. Coconut palm cultivation was found to play an important role in household economy in rural Bangladesh sharing considerable contribution to the total income. About 10% of their total annual income was reported to come from coconut husbandry. Highest number of the coconut palms, 24%, was found to grow in the homestead compounds and in the pond banks. About one-third lands of the households were found to be covered by the coconut palms. Maximum, 19%, coconut palms were found in the 16-20 years age-class. Production of coconut was found highest at the age-class 11-15 years. The study found some important opportunities and constraints of coconut farming in rural Meghna floodplain area of Bangladesh. The results of this study would be useful for the rural development practitioners in Bangladesh.

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