The article assesses the impacts of protecting Intact Forest Landscapes (IFL) in the Congo Basin, based on different protection scenarios in FSC-certified concessions. It examines the economic, social, and ecological consequences of implementing FSC motion 65.
Author: FSC
Year: 2020
Code: BIO_03
Type: Report
This document analyzes the profitability of trophy hunting as a conservation model in Cameroon, highlighting challenges such as rising costs and declining revenues. It also discusses the role of the State in improving the sector's financial attractiveness.
Author: International Forestry Review
Year: 2016
Code: BIO_09
Type: Report
This report analyzes fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for sustainable forest management (SFM) in the tropics, featuring case studies from various countries, and provides 22 recommendations to guide governments and stakeholders in developing effective policies.
Author: ITTO
Year: 2021
Code: FOR_02
Type: report
This document explores the impact of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification on biodiversity . Using camera trap data, it examines how FSC certification improves mammal encounter rates, particularly for large species, compared to non-FSC concessions.The findings highlight FSC certification's role in mitigating hunting pressure and enhancing biodiversity through sustainable forest management practices.
Author: Nature
Year: 2024
Code: FSC_01
Type: Article
This study introduces a new morphospecies within the Dialium genus, identified through distinctive leaf and wood traits. The research focuses on the identification of Dialium sp. nov. by comparing leaf characteristics across multiple species, resulting in the proposal of an identification key for forest inventories.
Author: Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech (GxABT)
Year: 2022
Code: Ann_07
Type: Article
This study examines the impact of thermal treatment on the properties of various wood species, focusing on four lesser-used species (LUS), including three temperate and one tropical species. It highlights the effects of thermal treatment, particularly the improvement in fungal resistance and changes in physico-mechanical properties.
Author: Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech (GxABT)
Year: 2022
Code: Ann_10
Type: rapport
This document analyzes the impact of Sino-Asian investments in Cameroon’s forestry sector, highlighting trends in operators, investments, and challenges. It discusses the growth of Sino-Asian involvement and the effects on the wood industry in the country.
Author: DFID/WWF
Year: 2019
Code: INV_04
Type: Report
This study investigates the production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) and 2-furfural (2-F) from lignocellulosic biomass, aiming to optimize their yields for bioplastic manufacturing. The research explores the effects of catalysts, reaction time, and biphasic systems on yield improvement, emphasizing the potential of these bio-derived chemicals as sustainable alternatives to fossil-fuel-based polymers.
Author: Mearg Alem Aregawi
Year: 2021
Code: Ann_08
Type: rapport
