Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - SHS 3

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Performance objectives

• Define Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs).
• Classify various NTFPs found in Ghana.
• Identify the sources of NTFPs.
• Discuss the uses of NTFPs in the woodwork industry and everyday life.

Lesson summary

When we think of our rich Ghanaian forests, our minds often go to the giant trees like Odum, Wawa, and Mahogany, which provide timber for construction and furniture. However, our forests are like a giant supermarket and pharmacy, offering countless other valuable products that are not timber. These are called Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs). They form the backbone of many rural economies, provide food and medicine, and are deeply woven into our culture. This lesson will explore these hidden treasures of the forest, teaching us how to identify, classify, and appreciate their immense value to our lives and the woodwork industry in Ghana.

Lesson notes

A. What are Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs)?

Definition: Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) are all biological materials and resources, other than timber, that are harvested from forests for human use.

Let's break this down: Non-Timber: This means it is NOT the main woody stem (trunk) of a tree cut into logs or planks. Forest Products: These are items naturally occurring in a forest ecosystem. They can be parts of plants (leaves, fruits, roots, bark), whole plants, animals, or fungi.

In simple terms, if you go into a forest and take something useful that isn't a big log of wood, you have likely collected an NTFP.

Evaluation guide

• Classify Non -Timber Forest Products (NTFPs).
• Critical Thinking and Talk for Learning Approaches: Guide learners through
• whole class session to brainstorm the meaning of NTFPs with open -mindedness.
• understanding