Humans have hunted wildlife in Central Africa for millennia. Today, however, many species
are being rapidly extirpated and sanctuaries for wildlife are dwindling. Almost all Central …

Wild meat or 'bushmeat'has long served as a principal source of protein and a key
contributor to the food security of millions of people across the developing world, most …

Zoonotic diseases are the main contributor to emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) and
present a major threat to global public health. Bushmeat is an important source of protein …

Abstract Information on the economic importance of wild meat to rural people is mainly
based on small case studies conducted in limited geographical areas with high hunting …

This paper evaluates the contribution of NTFPs to cash and non-cash income of local
communities within the jointly managed Sangha Tri-National and Dja-Odzala-Minkébé Tri …

We have said before that Central African forests are of global importance, and this is more
true now than ever. Adding to climate change concerns, issues such as increased wildlife …

Bushmeat is an important resource in the livelihoods of many rural communities in sub-
Saharan Africa and may be a crucial safety-net for the most vulnerable households …

The bushmeat trade in West and Central Africa embraces a broad range of ecological,
economic, and conservation issues. To date, most studies have focused on the economic …

This enlightening book brings together the work of gender and forestry specialists from
various backgrounds and fields of research and action to analyze global gender conditions …

Understanding uneven patterns of forest use and tracking changes in the composition of
forest residents are both important for sensitive forest policy and management. With …