Compatibility of Analog Forestry and Conservation Agriculture as Strategies for the Sustainable Management of Forest Resources in Bui, NW Cameroon



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Submitted May 9, 2020
Published Jun 14, 2020
10.24018/ejfood.2020.2.3.48

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This study entitle compatibility of analog forestry (AF) and conservation agriculture (CA) as strategies for the sustainable management of forest resources was carried out in Bui, NW Cameroon. The objective of the study was to examine the management schems adopted by communities and compatibility between analog forestry and conservation agriculture that make them better strategies for forest resource management. Qualitative and quantitative designs were used during data collection. Data were analyzed descriptively and inferentially using statistical package for social sciences, cross tabulation and microsoft  excel. Result revealed that AF and CA are 80% compatible for the restoration of forest resources according to farmers responds. For instance, 20.6% and 17,2% of respondents reported that compatibility of AF and CA reduced pressure on natural forests and boost rehabilitate degraded forest and water shades respectively. Therefore, soil protection and anchorage through the establishment of tree species whilst maintaining cover and eliminating tillage with AF and CA are logical solution to rehabilitation and sustainable continuation of natural resources in Bui.

Keywords: Analog Forestry, Bui, Conservation Agriculture, Sustainable Management

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