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. 2009 Nov 17;5:35. doi: 10.1186/1746-4269-5-35

Table 4.

Acquisition mode of exploitation materials used for wood cutting in Cameroon estuary and their impact on mangrove degradation and household income

Equipment Users number Acquisition mode Impact on


Owners Rented Mangrove degradation Household income
Boat 120 94 (78.33%) 26 (21.6%) Average Positive
Chain saws 31 18 (58.1%) 13 (41.9%) Very high Positive
Carpenter saws 103 103 (100%) 0 (0%) High Positive
Machetes 120 120 (100%) 0 (0%) Little Insignificant