Participatory Resource Mapping for Livelihood Values Derived from the Forest in Ekondo-Titi Subregion, Cameroon : A Gender Analysis

Joint Authors

Etongo, Daniel B.
Glover, Edinam K.

Source

International Journal of Forestry Research

Issue

Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2012-03-12

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

9

Main Subjects

Agriculture

Abstract EN

Increasingly, the multiplicity of products, services, and values, and the diversity of interests from different resource users and groups, is being acknowledged as vital for sustainable use.

This calls for a shift from protection to sustainable use and to resource-user focus.

The aim of this study is to identify the spatial occurrence of livelihood values through participatory resource mapping, their changes over time and alternatives for sustainable management.

A participatory resource mapping study was conducted with local community, including important stakeholders in Ekondo-Titi subregion of Cameroon.

The research technique which focused on gender revealed different patterns of forest resources and changes on the landscape.

The study concludes that the importance of resources varies between men and women in Ekondo-Titi subregion of Cameroon, implying that resources may have multipurpose functions, but its exact role depends on the needs of the user groups that utilize them.

The divergence of opinion on certain resources is a clear indication of preferences that are gender motivated.

The study also revealed that the greatest impact of land use change is the conversion of forest land into agriculture.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Etongo, Daniel B.& Glover, Edinam K.. 2012. Participatory Resource Mapping for Livelihood Values Derived from the Forest in Ekondo-Titi Subregion, Cameroon : A Gender Analysis. International Journal of Forestry Research،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-504981

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Etongo, Daniel B.& Glover, Edinam K.. Participatory Resource Mapping for Livelihood Values Derived from the Forest in Ekondo-Titi Subregion, Cameroon : A Gender Analysis. International Journal of Forestry Research No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-504981

American Medical Association (AMA)

Etongo, Daniel B.& Glover, Edinam K.. Participatory Resource Mapping for Livelihood Values Derived from the Forest in Ekondo-Titi Subregion, Cameroon : A Gender Analysis. International Journal of Forestry Research. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-504981

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-504981