ABSTRACT
Decentralized management of forest resources has become the benchmark for sustainable development doctrines and practices. Since centralized forestry policies have proven ineffective in enhancing the well-being of local populations, a new model – based on the transfer of certain powers to local government (collectivités territoriales décentralisées) and local communities – has gradually become the norm, with provisions for the allocation of a percentage of forestry and wildlife revenue to the local level. This is included in new forestry policies and legislation throughout Central Africa (Compagnon and Constantin, 2000).
