Socio-economic drivers of ethnobotanical knowledge and species vulnerability among indigenous communities in Eastern Cameroon

Thursday, September 19, 2024

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM MST

Location: McKee Hall

Speaker(s)

Jules Christian Zekeng, Sr., Zekeng (he/him/his)

Researcher
Department of Forest Engineering, Advanced Teachers Training School for Technical Education, University of Douala, P.O Box 1872 Douala Cameroon
Douala, Littoral, Cameroon

This study explores the impact of socio-economic factors on ethnobotanical knowledge and species vulnerability among communities near Campo Ma’an National Park, Cameroon. Findings reveal significant influences of education, income, and age on traditional plant knowledge and identify highly vulnerable species, highlighting the need for sustainable resources management and conservation strategies.

Learning Objectives:

participants will be able to explain how indigenous communities near Campo Ma'an National Park in East Cameroon depend on local resources for their livelihoods
Upon completion, participants will be able to discuss how socio-economic factors like education, income, and age affect ethnobotanical knowledge in indigenous communities.
Upon completion, participants will be able to identify and categorize highly vulnerable plant species using ethnobotanical value and vulnerability indices