This technical report attempts to revise the list of priority species of rattan. Resolving the taxonomic and nomenclatural problems related to rattan is quite difficult given the high morphological variation and widespread taxa across different countries that are often treated as separate species or varieties. As rattans are not cultivated in large-scale plantations by farmers […]

This paper provides information for policymakers to formulate development policies which support rattan expansion and sector development in Cameroon. The study was conducted by INBAR as part of the CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA).

Although the bamboo sector can contribute enormously towards ensuring sustainable development in Cameroon, information on the policy and legal framework governing the bamboo sector are limited. This paper analyses the current policies and/or programmes on thematic areas such as forestry, environment, landscape restoration, bio-energy, and rural employment, relevant to the development of the bamboo sector […]

This publication, which was written by INBAR’s Task Force on Rattan Uses and Development, provides guidelines on the sustainable establishment and management of rattan plantations.