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
This study investigates the diversity of woody plant species and the carbon stocks stored in live hedges within highly degraded agricultural landscapes of the Western Highlands of Cameroon. Live hedges — rows of woody plants used as natural boundaries between fields — are increasingly recognized as key components of agroforestry systems capable of supporting biodiversity
