Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - SHS 3

MATERIALS AND ARTEFACTS PRODUCTION IN WOODWORK INDUSTRY IN GHANA

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Subject: Applied Technology

Class: SHS 3

Term: 2nd Term

Week: 5

Grade code: 3.4.2.LI.6

Strand code: 4

Sub-strand code: 2

Content standard code: 3.4.2.CS.1

Indicator code: 3.4.2.LI.6

Theme: WOOD TECHNOLOGY

Subtheme: MATERIALS AND ARTEFACTS PRODUCTION IN WOODWORK INDUSTRY IN GHANA

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Our forests in Ghana are a source of immense wealth, but this wealth is not just in the large trees we cut for timber like Odum and Mahogany. The forest provides many other valuable resources that we use every day in our homes, for food, for medicine, and for earning a living. These are called Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs). This lesson will explore what NTFPs are, their diverse uses, and why they are crucial for the sustainable development of our communities and the conservation of our precious forests. Understanding NTFPs helps us see the forest as a complete ecosystem, not just a source of wood.

Lesson notes

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

A Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) is any product or service obtained from the forest that is not timber. Timber refers to the wood from the main trunk or stem of a tree that is processed into planks, boards, and beams for construction and furniture.

Therefore, NTFPs include a wide range of biological materials such as: Fruits, nuts, and seeds Leaves, roots, and tubers Barks, resins, and gums Medicinal plants Fungi (mushrooms) Materials for crafts like rattan (cane), bamboo, and thatch Forest animals (bushmeat) and insects (e.g., for food) Honey and beeswax

In simple terms: If it comes from the forest but it's not the main wood of the tree, it is likely an NTFP. 2.2. Categorisation and Uses of NTFPs in Ghana

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