Quantitative ethnobotanical data, Saloum, Senegal

In the study area of Senegal, 120 structured general interviews have been carried out in 10 villages around the Patako reserve. Informants from 6 principal ethnic groups were interviewed taking into account the demographic weight of each ethnic group: 3 villages were considered for the Wolof, 2 for Mandingo, 2 for Fulani, 2 for Sérère, 1 for Bambara and 1 for Sarakholé. A total of 12 people were interviewed per ethnic group in each village; 60 females and 60 males randomly chosen irrespective of age, education level and profession. Information on the use values and local preferences for tree plantings are available for 55 woody species providing non-timber forest products.