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Papers by Marla R Emery

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Jul 8, 2022

This IPBES assessment is a comprehensive and ambitious intergovernmental effort that aims to prov... more This IPBES assessment is a comprehensive and ambitious intergovernmental effort that aims to provide policy and solution-oriented approaches towards more sustainable use of wild species, recognizing the diversity of practices, uses and contexts. The core of this assessment is therefore not to evaluate the status of wild species worldwide, nor to exhaustively document the impacts of human uses on wild populations or the various biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystems that they inhabit, as unsustainable use of wild species has been extensively covered elsewhere. This assessment focuses on: (i) how sustainable use is conceptualized by different groups, (ii) the status and trends in use of wild species and its consequence for nature and nature's contributions to people, (iii) the main drivers of change, (iv) the various scenarios for the future and finally (v) the effectiveness of policies, governance systems and institutions for managing the use of wild species. (1) The use of wild species contributes directly to the well-being of billions of people globally. In some countries, wild foods contribute to food and nutrition security for one third to 100% of the nation's population or select populations within it. Plants, algae and fungi provide food, income and nutritional diversity for an estimated one in five people around the world, in particular women, children, landless farmers and others in vulnerable situations. Freshwater and marine fisheries are primary sources of animal protein, nutrients and income for hundreds of millions of people worldwide, while wild meat from terrestrial animals remains a major source of protein for some rural and urban populations. The use of wild species also provides non-material contributions by enriching people's physical and psychological experiences, including their religious and ceremonial lives. (2) Use of wild species is particularly important to people in vulnerable situations on both a day-today basis and in times of crisis. The viability of wild species as livelihood resources for all people, but especially individuals and communities in vulnerable situations, depends fundamentally on their sustainable use. In many cases, a single species may have multiple uses and contribute to human well-being in multiple ways.

Ecosystems and people, Apr 5, 2022

Nontimber forest product (NTFP) uses in the United States are neither new nor merely quaint relic... more Nontimber forest product (NTFP) uses in the United States are neither new nor merely quaint relics of some distant cultural and economic past. As the other chapters in this book make clear, there is a plethora of NTFPs in use at the beginning of the twenty-first century. They contribute to the livelihoods of individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds in a variety of ways, and the social and ecological contexts within which these uses occur have profound implications for their future. However, today's uses and issues also have a past. Human reliance on nonagricultural plants has a deep and evolving history throughout North America. The story of these uses is fundamentally about relationships-between people and plants and the social structures and interactions within which those uses are embedded. It also is about movement, through both time and space. Examining those relationships and movements in the past provides insights into present-day NTFP issues and suggests questions that must be addressed as we think about their future.

Maple syrup is an iconic as well as economically and culturally important non-timber forest produ... more Maple syrup is an iconic as well as economically and culturally important non-timber forest product in North America. The economic benefits derived from maple syrup production are substantial. In 2016, the U.S. produced 4.2 million gallons of syrup worth an estimated $147 million (USDA, 2017b). In addition, sugaring provides many with a deep, personal connection to forestland, a means to develop social capital and support rural identity, and a way to keep a valued family or cultural tradition alive (Hinrichs 1998, Murphy et al. 2012). Yet, producers of maple syrup in the U.S. are currently facing a diversity of challenges, including potential range shifts in the maple resource; increasing variability in the timing, duration and yield of syruping operations; threats to the maple resource from invasive species, pests and diseases; intergenerational land and business transfer challenges; high equipment costs and lack of government subsidies; forestland tax burden; competition with Canadian syrup producers, and regulatory impacts (MacIver et al. 2006, Farrell 2009, Skinner et al. 2010, Mathews and Iverson 2017).

Cultural dimensions of nontimber forest products., 2018

... we are proud to have served as counsel. bss&n is a full service law firm. Contact Eliza C... more ... we are proud to have served as counsel. bss&n is a full service law firm. Contact Eliza Cope Nolan, Esq Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson COUNSELORS AT LAW ' :'->f ,100 Middle Street Pordand, Maine 04101. •; : -у'/'У; . ...

CRC Press eBooks, Sep 18, 2001

Contents * Introduction * Section I: Non-Timber Forest Products, Past and Present * International... more Contents * Introduction * Section I: Non-Timber Forest Products, Past and Present * International Non-Timber Forest Product Issues * Brief Overview of Historical Non-Timber Forest Product Use in the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Upper Midwest * Aboriginal Use of Non-Timber Forest Products in Northwestern North America: Applications and Issues * An Overview of Non-Timber Forest Products in the United States Today * Non-Timber Forest Products in Local Economies: The Case of Mason County, Washington * Section II: Research of Non-Timber Forest Products in the Pacific Northwest * Research in Non-Timber Forest Products: Contributions of the USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station * Productivity and Sustainable Harvest of Edible Forest Mushrooms: Current Biological Research and New Directions in Federal Monitoring * Socio-Economic Research on Non-Timber Forest Products in the Pacific Northwest * Section III: Socio-Political Considerations for Non-Timber Forest Product Management * Why is Non-Timber Forest Product Harvesting an "Issue"? Excluding Local Knowledge and the Paradigm Crisis of Temperate Forestry * Who Knows? Local Non-Timber Forest Product Knowledge and Stewardship Practices in Northern Michigan * Recent Trends: Non-Timber Forest Product Pickers in the Pacific Northwest * Expanding Non-Timber Forest Product Harvester/Buyer Participation in Participation in Pacific Northwest Forest Policy * Synthesis and Future Directions for Non-Timber Forest Product Research in the United States * Index * Reference Notes Included

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Jul 9, 2022

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Jul 8, 2022

This IPBES assessment is a comprehensive and ambitious intergovernmental effort that aims to prov... more This IPBES assessment is a comprehensive and ambitious intergovernmental effort that aims to provide policy and solution-oriented approaches towards more sustainable use of wild species, recognizing the diversity of practices, uses and contexts. The core of this assessment is therefore not to evaluate the status of wild species worldwide, nor to exhaustively document the impacts of human uses on wild populations or the various biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystems that they inhabit, as unsustainable use of wild species has been extensively covered elsewhere. This assessment focuses on: (i) how sustainable use is conceptualized by different groups, (ii) the status and trends in use of wild species and its consequence for nature and nature's contributions to people, (iii) the main drivers of change, (iv) the various scenarios for the future and finally (v) the effectiveness of policies, governance systems and institutions for managing the use of wild species. (1) The use of wild species contributes directly to the well-being of billions of people globally. In some countries, wild foods contribute to food and nutrition security for one third to 100% of the nation's population or select populations within it. Plants, algae and fungi provide food, income and nutritional diversity for an estimated one in five people around the world, in particular women, children, landless farmers and others in vulnerable situations. Freshwater and marine fisheries are primary sources of animal protein, nutrients and income for hundreds of millions of people worldwide, while wild meat from terrestrial animals remains a major source of protein for some rural and urban populations. The use of wild species also provides non-material contributions by enriching people's physical and psychological experiences, including their religious and ceremonial lives. (2) Use of wild species is particularly important to people in vulnerable situations on both a day-today basis and in times of crisis. The viability of wild species as livelihood resources for all people, but especially individuals and communities in vulnerable situations, depends fundamentally on their sustainable use. In many cases, a single species may have multiple uses and contribute to human well-being in multiple ways.

Economic Botany, Jul 31, 2010

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Jul 9, 2022

The Shuar of eastern Ecuador are the second largest indigenous Amazonian group. Numbering approxi... more The Shuar of eastern Ecuador are the second largest indigenous Amazonian group. Numbering approximately 40 000, the Shuar were unconquered by the Inca and Spanish. Today, the Shuar, like other indigenous groups in Amazonia, are now fighting to save their cultural heritage and environmental integrity in the face of acculturation. Easily one of the most extensive ethnobotanical surveys of any Amazonian group, this book documents 579 plant species utilized by the Shuar for food, medicine, construction, textiles, fiber, and fishing, to name a few. The arrival of this book is a watershed for Shuar ethnobotany. The book begins by covering previous ethnobotanical studies in Ecuador, Shuar ethnology and history, and climatic data of the study area. This is followed by a description of methodology, classification of useful plants, the format of the data, and Shuar orthography. The authors go on to discuss their results in the context of Shuar resource management, plant terms and classification, and plant use. This first section comprises 90 pages and is then followed by the bulk of the book, an inventory of taxa utilized by the Shuar. This section is divided into Magnoliophyta, Pteridophyta, Lycophyta, Sphenophyta, Bryophyta, and Lichens, with alphabetical listings of families, genera, and species with their Shuar names and uses. As a result of their efforts, the authors collected some 9000 plant specimens, many of which are new records for Ecuador and not cited in other florulas of the region. The authors have also devised a family use index (FUI) that considers both the number and proportion of species used. Not surprisingly, the families Fabaceae, Arecaceae, Rubiaceae, Moraceae, and Solanaceae have high FUI values. This family use index notes families with many useful plant species, but not necessarily the most culturally significant plants. Interestingly, nearly one half of the plants cited have two or more uses, and eighteen species are employed in five use categories. Several plants cited are used by other indigenous groups of western Amazonia (e.g., Manihot esculenta, Strychnos tomentosa, Banisteriopsis caapi), yet some are especially associated with the Shuar (e.g., Ilex guayusa, Cyperus articulatus). Of the 579 species listed here, the authors note that this is only about 50% of the plants utilized by the Shuar. The only thing this text lacks is an index of scientific and Shuar plant names. An index would make this book easier for those working in the field who need to quickly reference a specific plant. Regardless, Ethnobotany of the Shuar of Eastern Ecuador will serve as the basis for future ethnobiological studies in Ecuador for years to come. This compilation of plants used by the Shuar will be invaluable to scientists investigating the ecological impact of Shuar plant use, resource management, and conservation. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the ethnobotany of the Amazon basin.

Global Environmental Change-human and Policy Dimensions, Jul 1, 2023

Global Environmental Change

PLOS Sustainability and Transformation

Conclusions: nontimber forest products in an era of changing climate., 2018

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Jul 8, 2022

This IPBES assessment is a comprehensive and ambitious intergovernmental effort that aims to prov... more This IPBES assessment is a comprehensive and ambitious intergovernmental effort that aims to provide policy and solution-oriented approaches towards more sustainable use of wild species, recognizing the diversity of practices, uses and contexts. The core of this assessment is therefore not to evaluate the status of wild species worldwide, nor to exhaustively document the impacts of human uses on wild populations or the various biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystems that they inhabit, as unsustainable use of wild species has been extensively covered elsewhere. This assessment focuses on: (i) how sustainable use is conceptualized by different groups, (ii) the status and trends in use of wild species and its consequence for nature and nature's contributions to people, (iii) the main drivers of change, (iv) the various scenarios for the future and finally (v) the effectiveness of policies, governance systems and institutions for managing the use of wild species. (1) The use of wild species contributes directly to the well-being of billions of people globally. In some countries, wild foods contribute to food and nutrition security for one third to 100% of the nation's population or select populations within it. Plants, algae and fungi provide food, income and nutritional diversity for an estimated one in five people around the world, in particular women, children, landless farmers and others in vulnerable situations. Freshwater and marine fisheries are primary sources of animal protein, nutrients and income for hundreds of millions of people worldwide, while wild meat from terrestrial animals remains a major source of protein for some rural and urban populations. The use of wild species also provides non-material contributions by enriching people's physical and psychological experiences, including their religious and ceremonial lives. (2) Use of wild species is particularly important to people in vulnerable situations on both a day-today basis and in times of crisis. The viability of wild species as livelihood resources for all people, but especially individuals and communities in vulnerable situations, depends fundamentally on their sustainable use. In many cases, a single species may have multiple uses and contribute to human well-being in multiple ways.

Ecosystems and people, Apr 5, 2022

Nontimber forest product (NTFP) uses in the United States are neither new nor merely quaint relic... more Nontimber forest product (NTFP) uses in the United States are neither new nor merely quaint relics of some distant cultural and economic past. As the other chapters in this book make clear, there is a plethora of NTFPs in use at the beginning of the twenty-first century. They contribute to the livelihoods of individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds in a variety of ways, and the social and ecological contexts within which these uses occur have profound implications for their future. However, today's uses and issues also have a past. Human reliance on nonagricultural plants has a deep and evolving history throughout North America. The story of these uses is fundamentally about relationships-between people and plants and the social structures and interactions within which those uses are embedded. It also is about movement, through both time and space. Examining those relationships and movements in the past provides insights into present-day NTFP issues and suggests questions that must be addressed as we think about their future.

Maple syrup is an iconic as well as economically and culturally important non-timber forest produ... more Maple syrup is an iconic as well as economically and culturally important non-timber forest product in North America. The economic benefits derived from maple syrup production are substantial. In 2016, the U.S. produced 4.2 million gallons of syrup worth an estimated $147 million (USDA, 2017b). In addition, sugaring provides many with a deep, personal connection to forestland, a means to develop social capital and support rural identity, and a way to keep a valued family or cultural tradition alive (Hinrichs 1998, Murphy et al. 2012). Yet, producers of maple syrup in the U.S. are currently facing a diversity of challenges, including potential range shifts in the maple resource; increasing variability in the timing, duration and yield of syruping operations; threats to the maple resource from invasive species, pests and diseases; intergenerational land and business transfer challenges; high equipment costs and lack of government subsidies; forestland tax burden; competition with Canadian syrup producers, and regulatory impacts (MacIver et al. 2006, Farrell 2009, Skinner et al. 2010, Mathews and Iverson 2017).

Cultural dimensions of nontimber forest products., 2018

... we are proud to have served as counsel. bss&n is a full service law firm. Contact Eliza C... more ... we are proud to have served as counsel. bss&n is a full service law firm. Contact Eliza Cope Nolan, Esq Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson COUNSELORS AT LAW ' :'->f ,100 Middle Street Pordand, Maine 04101. •; : -у'/'У; . ...

CRC Press eBooks, Sep 18, 2001

Contents * Introduction * Section I: Non-Timber Forest Products, Past and Present * International... more Contents * Introduction * Section I: Non-Timber Forest Products, Past and Present * International Non-Timber Forest Product Issues * Brief Overview of Historical Non-Timber Forest Product Use in the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Upper Midwest * Aboriginal Use of Non-Timber Forest Products in Northwestern North America: Applications and Issues * An Overview of Non-Timber Forest Products in the United States Today * Non-Timber Forest Products in Local Economies: The Case of Mason County, Washington * Section II: Research of Non-Timber Forest Products in the Pacific Northwest * Research in Non-Timber Forest Products: Contributions of the USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station * Productivity and Sustainable Harvest of Edible Forest Mushrooms: Current Biological Research and New Directions in Federal Monitoring * Socio-Economic Research on Non-Timber Forest Products in the Pacific Northwest * Section III: Socio-Political Considerations for Non-Timber Forest Product Management * Why is Non-Timber Forest Product Harvesting an "Issue"? Excluding Local Knowledge and the Paradigm Crisis of Temperate Forestry * Who Knows? Local Non-Timber Forest Product Knowledge and Stewardship Practices in Northern Michigan * Recent Trends: Non-Timber Forest Product Pickers in the Pacific Northwest * Expanding Non-Timber Forest Product Harvester/Buyer Participation in Participation in Pacific Northwest Forest Policy * Synthesis and Future Directions for Non-Timber Forest Product Research in the United States * Index * Reference Notes Included

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Jul 9, 2022

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Jul 8, 2022

This IPBES assessment is a comprehensive and ambitious intergovernmental effort that aims to prov... more This IPBES assessment is a comprehensive and ambitious intergovernmental effort that aims to provide policy and solution-oriented approaches towards more sustainable use of wild species, recognizing the diversity of practices, uses and contexts. The core of this assessment is therefore not to evaluate the status of wild species worldwide, nor to exhaustively document the impacts of human uses on wild populations or the various biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystems that they inhabit, as unsustainable use of wild species has been extensively covered elsewhere. This assessment focuses on: (i) how sustainable use is conceptualized by different groups, (ii) the status and trends in use of wild species and its consequence for nature and nature's contributions to people, (iii) the main drivers of change, (iv) the various scenarios for the future and finally (v) the effectiveness of policies, governance systems and institutions for managing the use of wild species. (1) The use of wild species contributes directly to the well-being of billions of people globally. In some countries, wild foods contribute to food and nutrition security for one third to 100% of the nation's population or select populations within it. Plants, algae and fungi provide food, income and nutritional diversity for an estimated one in five people around the world, in particular women, children, landless farmers and others in vulnerable situations. Freshwater and marine fisheries are primary sources of animal protein, nutrients and income for hundreds of millions of people worldwide, while wild meat from terrestrial animals remains a major source of protein for some rural and urban populations. The use of wild species also provides non-material contributions by enriching people's physical and psychological experiences, including their religious and ceremonial lives. (2) Use of wild species is particularly important to people in vulnerable situations on both a day-today basis and in times of crisis. The viability of wild species as livelihood resources for all people, but especially individuals and communities in vulnerable situations, depends fundamentally on their sustainable use. In many cases, a single species may have multiple uses and contribute to human well-being in multiple ways.

Economic Botany, Jul 31, 2010

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Jul 9, 2022

The Shuar of eastern Ecuador are the second largest indigenous Amazonian group. Numbering approxi... more The Shuar of eastern Ecuador are the second largest indigenous Amazonian group. Numbering approximately 40 000, the Shuar were unconquered by the Inca and Spanish. Today, the Shuar, like other indigenous groups in Amazonia, are now fighting to save their cultural heritage and environmental integrity in the face of acculturation. Easily one of the most extensive ethnobotanical surveys of any Amazonian group, this book documents 579 plant species utilized by the Shuar for food, medicine, construction, textiles, fiber, and fishing, to name a few. The arrival of this book is a watershed for Shuar ethnobotany. The book begins by covering previous ethnobotanical studies in Ecuador, Shuar ethnology and history, and climatic data of the study area. This is followed by a description of methodology, classification of useful plants, the format of the data, and Shuar orthography. The authors go on to discuss their results in the context of Shuar resource management, plant terms and classification, and plant use. This first section comprises 90 pages and is then followed by the bulk of the book, an inventory of taxa utilized by the Shuar. This section is divided into Magnoliophyta, Pteridophyta, Lycophyta, Sphenophyta, Bryophyta, and Lichens, with alphabetical listings of families, genera, and species with their Shuar names and uses. As a result of their efforts, the authors collected some 9000 plant specimens, many of which are new records for Ecuador and not cited in other florulas of the region. The authors have also devised a family use index (FUI) that considers both the number and proportion of species used. Not surprisingly, the families Fabaceae, Arecaceae, Rubiaceae, Moraceae, and Solanaceae have high FUI values. This family use index notes families with many useful plant species, but not necessarily the most culturally significant plants. Interestingly, nearly one half of the plants cited have two or more uses, and eighteen species are employed in five use categories. Several plants cited are used by other indigenous groups of western Amazonia (e.g., Manihot esculenta, Strychnos tomentosa, Banisteriopsis caapi), yet some are especially associated with the Shuar (e.g., Ilex guayusa, Cyperus articulatus). Of the 579 species listed here, the authors note that this is only about 50% of the plants utilized by the Shuar. The only thing this text lacks is an index of scientific and Shuar plant names. An index would make this book easier for those working in the field who need to quickly reference a specific plant. Regardless, Ethnobotany of the Shuar of Eastern Ecuador will serve as the basis for future ethnobiological studies in Ecuador for years to come. This compilation of plants used by the Shuar will be invaluable to scientists investigating the ecological impact of Shuar plant use, resource management, and conservation. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the ethnobotany of the Amazon basin.

Global Environmental Change-human and Policy Dimensions, Jul 1, 2023

Global Environmental Change

PLOS Sustainability and Transformation

Conclusions: nontimber forest products in an era of changing climate., 2018