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highly relevant to the NTFP sector in the Mount Cameroon region, particularly
in highlighting gaps in our knowledge base. Hopefully, these identified gaps
will be filled by future studies.ENDNOTES- "Chop, but no broke pot" is an African statement that calls for sustainablity
when using resources, it means use the resources now and save some for the
future. - Conservator and Research Coordinator, Limbe Botanic Garden P.O. Box
437 Limbe, Cameroon. E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected];
[email protected] - Phd student Queen Mary College, University of London. E-mail:
[email protected] - Plantecam ceased operations in Cameroon in 2000.
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