According to ITTO, some companies that use high value timbers from Cameroon have joined forces with the government, universities and forest communities in public-private partnership to ensure the survival of exotic timbers.
Madinter and Taylor Guitars co-own Yaounde-based Crelicam, an international supplier of Cameroon ebony. Crelicam, along with others is active in efforts to restore ebony in Cameroon.
Crelicam works with government agencies and forest communities in public-private partnerships to restore ebony stocks. The ebony project is part of Cameroon’s sustainable forestry initiative. Other companies supporting re-forestation of hardwood species in Cameroon include Plantecam, a pharmaceutical company.
