PRODUCTS

What is a Non-Timber Forest Product?

Simply put, these are natural products made from the forests and can be harvested sustainably and ethically for human consumption. NTFPs are naturally grown in forests like the Maya Biosphere Reserve and are created by the people of the forest communities. These food items include nuts, berries, mushrooms, and seeds, or non-food items like medicinal plants or oil.

Xate

Learn more about the Xate, a Non-Timber Forest Product of the Maya Biosphere Reserve

Ramon Seed

Learn more about the Ramon Seed, a Non-Timber Forest Product of the Maya Biosphere Reserve

Chicle

Learn more about the Chicle, a Non-Timber Forest Product of the Maya Biosphere Reserve

Allspice

Learn more about the Allspice, a Non-Timber Forest Product of the Maya Biosphere Reserve

Honey

Learn more about the Honey, a Non-Timber Forest Product of the Maya Biosphere Reserve

Products in Development

Learn more about the new Non-Timber Forest Products of the Maya Biosphere Reserve

BUSINESSES THAT BUY NTFPs FROM THE PETEN COMMUNITY

Why Buy NTFPs?

Support the development of local communities in the Peten

Proceeds go towards sustainable development of land

Funds will further prevent the rise of outside tourism

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NTFP

NTFP in the Maya Biosphere Reserve

NTFPs that are sustainably harvested from the forest create alternative sources of income for the communities and provide a livelihood. It provides value for standing forests consequently preventing clear-cutting for agriculture or logging for timber. Moreover, NTFPs are regenerative and proceeds go to the development of their communities as well as their work.