Acknowledgments

Foreword

Terminology

Key findings

Summary

Introduction

Assessing Logging Development in Cameroon

How much forest remains?

How are the forests valued?

Wood products

Biodiversity

Ecosystem services

How is forest development evolving?

Who is logging Cameroon\'s forests?

How is forest development legislated and regulated?

How does compliance align with existing legislation?

Results of the Coarse-scale Assessment

Results of the Fine-scale Assessment

Conclusion

Notes

Appendix 1: Data sources

Appendix 2: Technical notes

Appendix 3: Review comments

Map 1: Carbon Sequestered by Cameroon\'s Forests
Map 2: Extent of Logging Concessions and Protected Areas, 1959-99
Map 3: Current Logging Concession Status, 1998-99
Map 4: Cameroon\'s Protected Areas
Map 5: Percentage of Forest Logged, 1998-99
Map 6: Estimated Timber Production by Department, 1997-98
Map 7: Largest Concession Holders in Cameroon, 1998-99
Map 8: Irregularities in Logging License Activity, 1997-98
Map 9: Irregularities in Concession Allocation