@Article{M-10163,
AUTHOR = {Brandon, Alphonse and Zoulla, Daniel},
TITLE = {Untangling the Roots: Governance Challenges and Resource Dynamics in the Mangrove Habitats of Douala’s Wouri Estuary, Cameroon},
JOURNAL = {Scientific Research Journal of Environment, Earth and Physical Science},
VOLUME = {2},
YEAR = {2024},
NUMBER = {2},
ARTICLE-NUMBER = {M-10163},
URL = {https://isrdo.org/journal/SRJEEP/currentissue/untangling-the-roots-governance-challenges-and-resource-dynamics-in-the-mangrove-habitats-of-doualas-wouri-estuary-cameroon},
ISSN = {2584-0614},
ABSTRACT = {Mangrove habitats are critical ecosystems that provide various ecological, social, and economic benefits. In the Wouri Estuary of Douala, Cameroon, these mangroves are essential but fragile ecosystems, facing significant threats from human activities and governance failures. Mangroves in this region serve as natural buffers against coastal erosion and nurseries for marine life and provide crucial woody resources to local communities. However, unsustainable harvesting and poor governance frameworks threaten the ecological integrity of the mangroves. This paper explores the interactions within these mangrove habitats, focusing on the governance challenges surrounding using woody resources. It examines the environmental impacts of resource extraction, socio-economic pressures, and governance issues while proposing solutions for sustainable management.},
DOI = {}
}