Multiple use patterns of medicinal trees in an urban forest in Nairobi, Kenya

摘要: Abstract Medicinal plants support the healthcare needs of most vulnerable human populations, including rapidly increasing urban poor in developing countries. However, little is known about role forests supplying traditional herbal remedies compared to those rural areas. Different parts medicinal species could be used supply different forest products, and multiple uses may exacerbate impacts species. We focused on debarking cutting woody harvested for medicine fuelwood an Nairobi, Kenya. Since informal harvest was common, we surveyed signs (i.e., stem cutting) rather than conducting household interviews. The survey covered a total 14,993 stems 93 species, which 9169 were standing 5824 cut. Among standing, 172 nine debarked. barks as region. Debarking concentrated Warburgia ugandensis Elaeodendron buchananii, also affected by cutting, analyzed them detail. occurred primarily larger W. E. more frequently involved smaller stems. buchananii near low-income housings adjacent forest. Patrolling nearly failed protect either from cutting. discussed management options reformed patrolling strategy planting useful degraded areas, demonstrated how our approach aid products.