INVESTING IN THE SUSTAINABLE TRANSFORMATION OF WOOD IN CAMEROON
In partnership with the Regional Forest Offices of the East and South of Cameroon, we are developing a sustainable wood sector,
based on responsible forest management and international traceability.
Our goal is simple: to create local value while respecting the forests.
INVESTING IN THE SUSTAINABLE TRANSFORMATION OF WOOD IN CAMEROON
In partnership with the Regional Forestry Offices of the East and South of Cameroon, we are developing a sustainable wood sector, based on responsible forest management and international traceability.
Our goal is simple: to create local value while respecting the forests.
A STRATEGIC FORESTRY TERRITORY
The forests of the Congo Basin cover 18.6 million hectares. According to the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations), they represent the second largest tropical forest block in the world after the Amazon.
This natural heritage represents a major lever for:
Biodiversity
Carbon storage
The forest economy
Sustainable development
Our partnership with the Regional Forest Offices of Eastern and Southern Cameroon gives us access to a managed, diversified forest resource adapted to international markets.
A STRATEGIC FOREST TERRITORY
The forests of the Congo Basin cover 18.6 million hectares. According to the FAO, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, they represent the second largest tropical forest block in the world after the Amazon.
This natural heritage represents a major lever for:
Biodiversity
Carbon storage
The forest economy
Sustainable development
Our partnership with the Regional Forest Offices of Eastern and Southern Cameroon gives us access to a managed, diversified forest resource adapted to international markets.
Regional Forest Offices
East and South regions of Cameroon
272
Community forests
1,078,000 ha
of forest under collaborative management
500,000 m³
of logs to be processed in 5 years
Regional Forest Offices
East and South regions of Cameroon
272
Community forests
1,078,000 ha
of forest under collaborative management
500,000 m³
of logs to be processed in 5 years
A timber sector in transition
Cameroon is undertaking a profound transformation of its timber sector.
For several decades, public policies have supported:
The sustainable management of forests, especially community forests, based on the active participation of local communities
Local processing of timber
The valorization of forest resources
2024 marks a decisive step of acceleration and aims for 2 major objectives:
The preservation of the forests of the Congo Basin
The creation of value and jobs in Cameroon
Today, the evolution of the national regulatory framework and the new requirements of international markets create a particularly favorable environment for the development of a more responsible, more competitive timber sector that is more focused on local processing.
A timber industry undergoing change
Cameroon is embarking on a profound transformation of its timber industry.
Public policies have been supporting for several decades:
Sustainable forest management, particularly community forests, based on the active participation of local communities
Local processing of wood
The development of forest resources
2024 marks a decisive step of acceleration and aims for 2 major objectives:
The preservation of the forests of the Congo Basin
The creation of value and jobs in Cameroon
Today, the evolution of the national regulatory framework and the new requirements of international markets are creating an environment that is particularly favorable to the development of a more responsible, more competitive timber industry that is more focused on local processing.
A timber sector in transition
Cameroon is undertaking a profound transformation of its timber sector.
Public policies have been supporting for several decades:
The sustainable management of forests, particularly community forests, based on the active participation of local communities
Local processing of timber
The valuation of forest resources
2024 marks a decisive step in acceleration and targets 2 major objectives:
The preservation of the Congo Basin forests
The creation of value and jobs in Cameroon
Today, the evolution of the national regulatory framework and the new requirements of international markets create an environment that is particularly favorable for the development of a more responsible, more competitive timber sector that is more focused on local processing.
A pivotal moment to sustainably transform the region
A pivotal moment to sustainably transform the region
Cameroonian context
Cameroonian context
1994
The foundations of community forests
1994
The foundations of community forests
1994
The foundations of community forests
2024
A new forest governance
2024
A new forest governance
2028
Priority to local transformation
2028
Priority to local transformation
International context
International context
A rapidly evolving international market
From 2026, the EUDR requirements reinforce obligations for:
Timber traceability
Legal compliance
Sustainable forest management
Supply chain transparency
A rapidly evolving international market
From 2026, the EUDR requirements reinforce obligations for:
Timber traceability
Legal compliance
Sustainable forest management
Supply chain transparency
Our model: Four businesses, one integrated chain
We integrate the entire timber sector: from the forest to the finished product.
Our Model: Four professions, one integrated sector
We integrate the entire timber sector: from the forest to the finished product.
“ The value of a forest no longer lies solely in its exploitation. It lies in its capacity to durably create value for the territories. ”
LIGNEA GROUPE
“The value of a forest no longer lies solely in its exploitation. It lies in its ability to permanently create value for territories.”
LIGNEA GROUPE
Sustainable management of community forests
We ensure responsible management of forest resources in order to preserve ecosystems while guaranteeing a sustainable supply.
Sustainable management of community forests
Reforestation programs
Preservation of biodiversity
Forest management certification
(FSC/PEFC)
Sustainable community forest management
We ensure responsible management of forest resources in order to preserve ecosystems while guaranteeing a sustainable supply.
Sustainable community forest management
Reforestation programs
Preservation of biodiversity
Forest management certification (FSC/PEFC)
Responsible logging
We optimize production in compliance with international standards.
Low-impact logging
Mechanization of operations
Team safety
Regulatory compliance
Performance optimization
Responsible logging
We optimize production in compliance with international standards.
Low-impact logging
Mechanization of operations
Team safety
Regulatory compliance
Performance optimization
Wood processing
We are developing a local industry with high added value.
Sawing
Drying
Valorization of wood species
Manufacturing of processed products
Local value creation
Wood processing
We are developing a local industry with high added value.
Sawing
Drying
Valorization of wood species
Manufacture of processed products
Creation of local value
Market access
We market wood products that comply with the requirements of international markets thanks to a traceable supply chain.
Cameroon
Africa
Asia
Europe
Market Access
We market wood products that comply with the requirements of international markets thanks to a traceable supply chain.
• Cameroon
• Africa
• Asia
• Europe
A POSITIVE IMPACT FOR TERRITORIES, COMMUNITIES, AND FORESTS
Our model contributes to the development of a sustainable wood sector that reconciles economic performance, preservation of forest resources, and local value creation. Every step of the value chain is designed to generate sustainable benefits for populations, territories, and markets.
Conservation of the forest heritage
We contribute to the preservation of a
forest heritage strategic for the climate
balance of the Congo Basin.
Hectares of community forests under
sustainable management
Contribution to carbon storage
Identification and protection of high
conservation value areas
A replicable model at the territorial scale
Traceability and compliance
We guarantee a transparent, secure supply chain that complies with the requirements of international markets.
Traceability of wood, from the forest to the final customer
Compliance with the European EUDR regulation
Chain of custody certification (FSC, PEFC, CoC)
Compliance with ESG requirements and international standards
Energy and Circular Economy
We transform wood co-products into new resources in order to limit waste and improve the environmental performance of our industrial sites.
Valorization of processing residues
Production of renewable energy for industrial units
Reduction of the carbon footprint
Development of solutions related to carbon credits and the circular economy
Territorial development
Local processing creates value for the territories.
Development of a high-value-added local industry
Creation of qualified and sustainable jobs
Training and upskilling of local teams
Sharing value with communities
Construction of local infrastructure
Contribution to regional economic development
Processing wood in Cameroon means building the future of territories, populations, and future generations.
A POSITIVE IMPACT FOR TERRITORIES, COMMUNITIES AND FORESTS
Our model contributes to the development of a sustainable wood industry that reconciles economic performance, preservation of forest resources and local value creation. Every step of the value chain is designed to generate sustainable benefits for people, territories and markets.
Conservation of the forest heritage
We contribute to the preservation of a strategic forest heritage for the climate balance of the Congo Basin.
Hectares of community forests under sustainable management
Contribution to carbon storage
Identification and protection of high conservation value areas
A replicable model at the territory scale
Traceability and compliance
We guarantee a transparent, secure supply chain that complies with the requirements of international markets.
Traceability of wood, from the forest to the final customer
Compliance with the European EUDR regulation
Chain of custody certification (FSC, PEFC, CoC)
Compliance with ESG requirements and international standards
Energy and Circular Economy
We transform wood co-products into new resources in order to limit waste and improve the environmental performance of our industrial sites.
• Upcycling of processing residues
• Production of renewable energy for industrial units
• Reduction of the carbon footprint
• Development of solutions related to carbon credits and the circular economy
Territorial development
Local processing creates value for the territories.
• Development of a high value-added local industry
• Creation of skilled and sustainable jobs
• Training and upskilling of local teams
• Sharing value with communities
• Construction of local infrastructure (education, health, mobility, access to villages)
• Contribution to regional economic development
Processing wood in Cameroon means building the future of territories, populations, and future generations.
An operator committed to the territorial transformation of the wood industry
LIGNEA Groupe is a Canadian company based in Quebec.
Experts in wood processing, we design and develop integrated industrial models for the wood industry and adapted to local realities.
An operator committed to the territorial transformation of the wood industry
LIGNEA Groupe is a Canadian company based in Quebec.
Experts in wood processing, we design and develop integrated industrial models for the wood industry and adapted to local realities.
Our Team
A committed team, from the founder to the field experts. Together, we put our expertise — sustainable forest management, logging, processing, traceability, and international trade — at the service of a responsible valuation of Cameroon's resources, while respecting communities and the environment.
Our team
A committed team, from the founder to the field experts. Together, we put our expertise — sustainable forest management, harvesting, processing, traceability, and international trade — at the service of a responsible valuation of Cameroon's resources, while respecting communities and the environment.
Arnaud Marchand
President LIGNÉA GROUPE
Robin Gobet
Chief Operating Officer
Anabelle Combe
Director of Financing
Patrick Moisson
Project Manager
Jean-Charles Marchand
Operations Director
René Couture
Strategic Partnerships Manager
An operational presence in Cameroon
We are present in Cameroon, as close as possible to the realities of the forestry sector on the ground. This proximity nurtures our understanding of the local dynamics of the timber industry, our direct link with institutional and industrial actors, and our capacity to structure a sustainable and competitive sector, tailored to the specificities of the Congo Basin.
Our approach is based on a simple principle: combining international expertise with local territorial grounding.
An operational presence in Cameroon
We are present in Cameroon, as close as possible to the realities of the forestry sector on the ground. This proximity nurtures our understanding of the local dynamics of the timber industry, our direct link with institutional and industrial actors, and our capacity to structure a sustainable and competitive sector, tailored to the specificities of the Congo Basin.
Our approach is based on a simple principle: combining international expertise with local territorial grounding.
Southern Region
East Region
Our institutional partners
We work in close partnership with the institutional actors of the Cameroonian forestry sector: the Regional Forestry Office of the East and the Regional Forestry Office of the South.
Our approach is part of an ongoing dialogue with key players in forestry reform in Cameroon, in particular figures committed to the modernization of the sector and the sustainable development of forest resources.
Our institutional partners
We work in close partnership with the institutional actors of the Cameroonian forestry sector: the Regional Forestry Office of the East and the Regional Forestry Office of the South.
Our approach is part of an ongoing dialogue with key players in forestry reform in Cameroon, in particular figures committed to the modernization of the sector and the sustainable development of forest resources.
"We are building an unprecedented model, in which communities, local authorities, and the industrial partner can work together, create value locally, develop jobs, and better enhance the Cameroonian forest in a sustainable way."
Patrice PA’AH, LIGNÉA consultant and sustainable development expert.
"We are building an unprecedented model, in which communities, local authorities, and the industrial partner can work together, create value locally, develop jobs, and better enhance the Cameroonian forest in a sustainable manner."
Patrice PA’AH, LIGNÉA consultant and sustainable development expert.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
Investors, partners, industrialists, institutions — let's discuss your challenges in the Central African timber sector.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
Investors, partners, industrialists, institutions — let's discuss your challenges in the Central African timber sector.