Forest management in Central Africa: where are we?
Today in the Central Africa region, production forests under management cover an area similar to that of protected forests. This is the result of a complex process initiated about 10 years ago, after a long gestation history and a sudden increase in speed in the mid 90s. Managed forests
should be considered as an essential complement to the fundamental role of protected areas in their efforts to conserve the rich biodiversity of the region, as well as a significant contributor to economic development. In this paper we present new and updated figures about forest management
in Central Africa as well as critical points to be addressed if we want to see progress towards better management and conservation.
Keywords: Central Africa; forest management; history; management plans; new paradigms
Document Type: Research Article
Affiliations: 1: Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and Centre de Coopration Internationale pour la Recherche en Dveloppement (CIRAD), Campus International de Baillarguet, TA 10/D, 34398 Montpellier Cedex 5, France. 2: Fort Ressources Management (FRM), Espace Frjorgues Ouest, 60 rue Henri Fabre, 34130 Mauguio Grand Montpellier, France. 3: Dpartement Forestier du Centre de Coopration Internationale pour la Recherche en Dveloppement (CIRAD), Campus International de Baillarguet, TA 10/D, 34398 Montpellier Cedex 5, France.
Publication date: 01 March 2006
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