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Building capacity in West and Central Africa for
sustainable timber supply chains

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In pursuit of legality and sustainable conduct in forest lands

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China-Africa dialogue pushes sustainable forestry

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Sustainability overseas is in the interest of Chinese timber companies

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Good land use decisions can help protect Central African forests

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Preconditions for responsible production of agro commodities in the Congo Basin

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Guidance for Sustainable Natural Rubber

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Switching from slash and burn to sedentary farming

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Tree domestication spares forests and increases farmer income

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Analog forestry enriches the soil

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Securing women’s rights is essential for forest preservation

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Keepers of the forest

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Charcoal plantations and efficient cook stoves reduce deforestation

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Responsible Cobalt Initiative wants to improve the lives of artisanal miners

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How to halt illegal wildlife trade

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Intelligence is a force multiplier

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Gorilla tourism in Moukalaba-Doudou

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The need for smart road planning

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Acknowledgements

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Disclaimers

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Reviews

‘It is a masterpiece.’
Minister Philip Ngwese Ngole of Forests and Wildlife in Cameroon

‘The first book I have come across which addresses all major issues related to forest conservation in the Congo Basin. It is written in a very accessible way and therefore of interest to anybody who wants to know more about the Congo Basin rainforest and central Africa.’
Professor René Boot, University of Utrecht, the Netherlands
Director of NGO Tropenbos International

‘Amazing work about solutions in nature conservation and sustainable development in Central Africa.’
Romain Beville, consultant at World Bank, Gabon

‘The book Central African Forests Forever is a key source of information and new of its kind, by its content and by its form. By its content because it treats the fundamental issues of the Central African forests of today and tomorrow, taking technological as well as social aspects into account. By its form thanks to its exceptional collection of photographs.
Altogether, I think this important book is also a valuable didactic tool and I hope that it will have a large distribution among forestry schools and universities.’
Pierre M. Desclos, global expert in forest products and forest trends
Forest Products Consultants, Rome, Italy

‘I read the book Central African Forests Forever. Fascinating read: about bonobo’s, palm oil, charcoal plantations, soil enrichment, gorilla tourism and forest preservation. But this book is more than just a good read. It is an important book, because it not only shows the vitality and diversity of the central African forests, but also demonstrates practical solutions and alternatives. Tropical forest? Use it or lose it!’
Jos Damen, Head Library African Studies Centre Leiden, the Netherlands

Back cover

Introduction

Table of contents

Preface

Megabiodiversity

Benefits of ecosystem services

‘Certification is the future of the industry’

FSC certification enables forestry companies to increase productivity

Keeping the forest and bettering lives

Diversication of timber harvests is vital for sustainable forest management

Working legally makes artisanal loggers strong

Emancipation of forest communities is important for forest conservation

Building capacity in West and Central Africa for
sustainable timber supply chains

In pursuit of legality and sustainable conduct in forest lands

China-Africa dialogue pushes sustainable forestry

Sustainability overseas is in the interest of Chinese timber companies

Good land use decisions can help protect Central African forests

Preconditions for responsible production of agro commodities in the Congo Basin

Guidance for Sustainable Natural Rubber

Switching from slash and burn to sedentary farming

Tree domestication spares forests and increases farmer income

Analog forestry enriches the soil

Securing women’s rights is essential for forest preservation

Keepers of the forest

Charcoal plantations and efficient cook stoves reduce deforestation

Responsible Cobalt Initiative wants to improve the lives of artisanal miners

How to halt illegal wildlife trade

Intelligence is a force multiplier

Gorilla tourism in Moukalaba-Doudou

The need for smart road planning

Acknowledgements

Disclaimers

Contact

Back cover

Introduction

Table of contents

Preface

Megabiodiversity

Benefits of ecosystem services

‘Certification is the future of the industry’

FSC certification enables forestry companies to increase productivity

Keeping the forest and bettering lives

Diversication of timber harvests is vital for sustainable forest management

Working legally makes artisanal loggers strong

Emancipation of forest communities is important for forest conservation

Building capacity in West and Central Africa for sustainable timber supply chains

In pursuit of legality and sustainable conduct in forest lands

China-Africa dialogue pushes sustainable forestry

Sustainability overseas is in the interest of Chinese timber companies

Good land use decisions can help protect Central African forests

Preconditions for responsible production of agro commodities in the Congo Basin

Guidance for Sustainable Natural Rubber

Switching from slash and burn to sedentary farming

Tree domestication spares forests and increases farmer income

Analog forestry enriches the soil

Securing women’s rights is essential for forest preservation

Keepers of the forest

Charcoal plantations and efficient cook stoves reduce deforestation

Responsible Cobalt Initiative wants to improve the lives of artisanal miners

How to halt illegal wildlife trade

Intelligence is a force multiplier

Gorilla tourism in Moukalaba-Doudou

The need for smart road planning

Acknowledgements

Disclaimers

Contact

Building capacity in West and Central Africa for
sustainable timber supply chains