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作者

Hesekia Garekae;Charlie M. Shackleton

来源

URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING,Vol.49,Issue1,Article 126581

语言

英文

关键字

Green infrastructure;Non-timber forest products;Perceptions;Urban foraging;Wealth;Wild plants

作者单位

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摘要

Urban ecosystems provide goods and services critical to livelihood sustenance, environmental protection and sustainability. However, the potential role of some urban ecosystem services such as the provisioning services, to promote liveable cities and livelihood resilience is seldom considered. This study reports on the prevalence and pattern of wild plant foraging and uses in the towns of Potchefstroom and Thabazimbi, South Africa, based on a random sample of 374 households. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for analysing data. Foraging wild plants was integral to livelihoods and traditions and provided household energy, dietary diversity, health, and cultural affirmation, among others. About 68 % of the respondents reported foraging wild plants, albeit at varying degrees between and within towns. The prevalence of foraging differed significantly between and within towns, being higher in Thabazimbi and for residents on the outskirts of town. Although urban foraging transcends demographic and socio-economic backgrounds, the likelihood of foraging significantly differed in relation to childhood foraging background, perception towards the practice, location of residence in town and household affluence. Nevertheless, foraging was not limited to poorer households, as one-third of the more affluent households also foraged. Foraging occurred in both public and private green spaces, with public spaces being the most frequently visited. Motivations towards foraging were quite diverse and varied across space, context and over time. Overall, the high prevalence of foraging exhibited in this study and that from elsewhere should not be overlooked in urban landscape planning and development.