Cameroon’s Vital Rainforest Ecosystems Are Being Cut Down

Cameroon's timber industry thrives, boosted by Dja Reserve and Campo Ma'an Park, making it a top exporter of logs.

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Timber cutting provides essential income for communities, supporting basic needs like food, healthcare, and education.

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Timber poaching persists despite Edéa National Park's protection, fueled by population growth and abuse of matanda species.

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Over 80% of palm trees in Youpwe have been cut down due to the community's demand for fuel and cooking needs.

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Illegal wood trafficking surges in Eastern Cameroon. BU'MO and Foder implicated in unauthorized exploitation.

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Reform aimed to alleviate rural poverty, improving living conditions through projects addressing basic needs and services.

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Authorities fail to stop poached timber flow. Rainforests, vital "lungs of the planet," absorb CO2 and release oxygen.

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Rainforest loss harms environment, agriculture. Decreased yields, compromised ecosystem functions, and food security result.

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