Cameroon - National Response

Question 1

Why was the foundation formed

Answer 1

-there was concern over rapid rate of deforestation, caused by extension of Cameroon railway, corrupt practices, lack of technical expertise.

-triggered introductory of the forestry reforms of the forestry law in 1994.

Question 2

negative aspects of the response

Answer 2

-law failed to adequately protect the interconnected social + economic rights of the people living in + near Cameroons forest.

-reserves saved aside are too small to develop into viable enterprises

-Indigenous + forest dependant communities still often have no legal tenure over their traditional forest lands (owned by state)

Question 3

forestry law consists of:

Answer 3

-community based forest management
-creation of ‘permanent forests’
-increased timber prices - ensuring revenues are directed to development projects.