Governance of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) Djansang (<i>Ricinodendron heudelotii</i>) and Wild Mango (<i>Irvingia gabonensis</i>) and Its Influence on the Livelihood of Rural Communities of Yokadouma in the East Region of Cameroon

The objective of the study is to contribute sustainable governance Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) (Djangsa and Wild mangos) on rural livelihood communities surrounding rainforest in Yokadouma. economic potential Non-Forest Timber its influence development has made it a constant national international policy debate. However, Cameroon policies institutional Legal framework inconsistent with exploitation valorisation these important activities. This was carried out Yokadouma East Region between February July 2020. Respondents were drawn from cross-section NTFPs exploiters marketers. Data collected through administration semi-structured questionnaire design aim answer research objective. During recognisances survey, 172 persons concerned activities identified within 09 villages division. Out involved this sector, 165 interviewed accounting for 96%. analysis done SPSS version 21 software. Results showed that sector organized by 02 actors value chain who are producers retailers. Economic revealed able make 272,780 322,367 FCFA per person season form djansang wild mangos respectively. constraints management gradual disappearance tree species, instability production cycle, stumpy involvement operators processing chain, harassments linked inadequate legislation absence standard measurement units used retailers products. If well managed, will create jobs subsequent improvement communities.