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DAY TEN: VER-O-PESO MARKET

• NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS

• FISH MARKET

• ACAI MARKET

 

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Baskets woven from plant fibers


Medicinal plants for sale in the market


View of market aisle
Non-timber forest products are an important economic alternative to logging
in tropical rain forests. In the markets, many non-timber uses of forest species
can be observed such as baskets and fiber goods, medicines and fruits.

Fruits for sale in outdoor booths

Class member and medicial plant merchant