Wood: Cameroon bans export of 15 new species in logs, bringing the total to 91

Cameroon has banned the export of 15 new species in logs, bringing the total to 91, according to a decree by the Minister of Forests and Wildlife, Jules Doret Ndongo, dated April 28, 2026. 23 species remain allowed under the 'promotional species' regime, subject to a surcharge on unprocessed forest products. This decision is part of a regional framework, with Cemac states and the DRC agreeing to a gradual ban on log exports by January 1, 2028.