Cameroon bans export of 76 log species to boost local processing

Cameroon’s Minister of Forests, Jules Doret Ndongo, signed an order last April 4 banning the export of 76 timber species in their raw form. The decision aligns with the conclusions taken during the recent ministerial council meetings of the Economic Community of Central African States held in Bangui on February 23, 2024. Its implementation is set to commence on January 1, 2028. This initiative encourages member countries to gradually start enforcing the ban from January 1, 2025, to ensure a smooth transition. Leading by example, Cameroon has taken proactive steps by banning the export of 76 timber species eight months…