mai 2026

Accurate estimates of biomass and carbon stocks in tropical forests are essential for implementing climate mitigation mechanisms such as REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation). This study quantifies biomass and carbon allocation across different compartments — stems, branches, leaves, roots — within the Atlantic humid rainforest of southern Cameroon, one of the most […]

Eucalyptus grandis is one of the most widely planted tree species in Cameroon’s North-Western Highlands, valued for its rapid growth and wide range of end uses including timber, fuelwood, and pulpwood. This study develops growth models for Eucalyptus grandis plantations in this region, providing quantitative tools to predict stand development, optimize rotation lengths, and inform

Cet article dresse un état des lieux de l’exploitation de Prunus africana (Hook.f.) Kalkman (Rosaceae) dans la région de l’Adamaoua au Cameroun, une zone d’altitude où cette espèce d’arbre médicinal est fortement sollicitée pour son écorce, recherchée sur les marchés internationaux pour ses propriétés thérapeutiques. L’étude vise à documenter les pratiques d’écorçage, les volumes prélevés

Cette étude propose une analyse comparative approfondie des différentes méthodes d’exploitation de Prunus africana (Hook. f.) Kalkman, une espèce d’arbre afromontagnard d’importance médicinale et commerciale mondiale. Face aux préoccupations croissantes sur la durabilité des pratiques d’écorçage au Cameroun, les auteurs évaluent les impacts biologiques et socio-économiques des techniques actuellement en vigueur, dans une perspective de

Pericopsis elata, known commercially as afrormosia or assamela, is one of the most prized timber species of the Congo Basin, valued for its durability and aesthetic qualities. Listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and regulated under CITES Appendix II, its sustainable management in plantation settings is of critical importance. This study investigates the

Cocoa-based agroforestry systems represent one of the most widespread land-use models in the humid forests of Central Africa, combining cocoa production with the maintenance of shade trees and forest biodiversity. This study examines the diversity, structural characteristics, and overall ecological health of a cocoa agroforest system located in the humid dense forest of East Cameroon,

Prunus africana, commonly known as African cherry or pygeum, is an Afromontane tree whose bark is internationally traded for its medicinal properties — particularly for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. This study focuses on monitoring the harvesting of Prunus africana bark within the agroforest systems of Cameroon’s North-West Region, an area that constitutes one

Gnetum africanum, widely known as « eru » or « okok, » is one of the most commercially important non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in Central Africa. This study applies a quantitative ethnobotanical approach to document the uses, harvesting practices, and socio-economic importance of Gnetum africanum in the Massoumboum area of Cameroon’s Littoral Region, where the plant represents a critical

Garcinia kola, commonly known as bitter kola, is a multipurpose tree species native to the tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa. This study explores its exploitation patterns, economic significance, and traditional uses in the East and Central regions of Cameroon, where it plays a vital role in local livelihoods, traditional medicine, and cultural practices.

This paper examines the various tree germplasm management systems currently in practice across West and Central Africa and evaluates their potential to sustain plantation forestry in the long term. As natural forests continue to decline under pressure from deforestation and land conversion, well-managed plantations using high-quality genetic material represent a critical alternative for maintaining timber