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Process In The High Conservation Value (Hcv) Concept Within Community-Managed Forests: Case Study Of Copal And Bb Community Forests In Cameroon

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  • ADJÉ OLIVIER AHIMIN

    (University of Abidjan – Cocody 01 P. O. Box 3770, Abidjan 01, Côte d'Ivoire)

  • MARIE MBOLO

    (University of Yaounde I, Faculty of Sciences, P. O. Box: 812 Yaounde, Cameroon;
    FSC Africa, P. O. Box 16467, Yaounde, Cameroon)

Abstract

The concept of "High Conservation Value" which was initially used by the Forest Stewardship Council, now plays an increasingly important role in several areas, and most significantly in the design and implementation of development projects. Within the framework of certification of community forests in Cameroon, this concept has been implemented in close collaboration with interested communities. Based on the activities conducted, it is worth noting that the consideration of informal management methods appear to result in better protection of biodiversity. Several categories of High Conservation Values were identified in 2 community-managed forests (Coopérative des Paysans de la Lékié& Bimbia Bonadikombo Community Forests) in Cameroon. Rare or endangered ecosystems, more than 300 plant species and more than 20 wildlife species, including endemic, rare, threatened or endangered species were found. Traditional conservation methods based on culture, as well as some ancestral practices and beliefs help to achieve this protection. Decision-makers and academics should learn from this empirical knowledge for protection programmes and projects of biodiversity.

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  • Adjé Olivier Ahimin & Marie Mbolo, 2010. "Process In The High Conservation Value (Hcv) Concept Within Community-Managed Forests: Case Study Of Copal And Bb Community Forests In Cameroon," Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management (JEAPM), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 12(02), pages 215-237.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:jeapmx:v:12:y:2010:i:02:n:s1464333210003577
    DOI: 10.1142/S1464333210003577
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