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2010 > Forest legal framework > Does customary / traditional forest law exist in this country?
Forest legal framework
Are there any customary and traditional forest rules in the country? If both customary and codified forest law exist, which one has predominated in the country and have there been efforts from the forestry administration to match both?
Does customary / traditional forest law exist in this country?
In Cameroon, there is a well-rooted unofficial customary forest law which gives ownership of forest and land to local communities. This contrasts with existing codified statutory law which grants land and forests to the State except those owned by private persons. The statutory law only gives usage rights to local communities; it overrules customary law and traditional rights creating therefore conflicts between the State and forest dwellers.
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