Diversity and management of homestead resources: The case of Sandwip Upazila, Chittagong, Bangladesh

Abstract Homestead resource utilization is widespread in Asia, while centuries of traditional approaches have been increasing throughout South Asia. resources are vital to maintaining sustainable life and livelihood local people Bangladesh remote areas as coastal zones mostly engaged with their homestead resources. The study was conducted Sandwip Upazila (sub-district) Chittagong district assess the diversity plant species, species richness, management practices, contribution socio-economic condition rural households. Ninety household interviews were using a semi-structured questionnaire following stratified sampling fulfill objectives. A total 57 tree under 28 families, including timber, fruits, fuel wood, multi-purpose found area. Among identified 49% fruit mean value Shannon-Wiener Index evenness 3.32 1.89, respectively. Also, Species Richness for Maitbhanga Sarikait unions 15.20 15.36, respectively, 52% respondents market or private nurseries source planting materials. Besides, 71.11% replied that protection measures taken protecting seedlings, seedlings used better survival rate. Damaged by animals, storms, pests most problems faced households management. This may help policymakers, communities take proper necessary actions ensure Bangladesh.