Forest Livelihoods: Caught Between Conservation And Adaptation? Africa Forest Forum Factsheet. Nairobi, Kenya.

In Africa, over 270 million people depend on forests, woodlands and savannas for all or part of their livelihoods. The collection, use and sale of timber and other forest products provide a vital source of livelihood capital for many poor households. But when these resources are over-exploited, it can become a driver of forest degradation and deforestation, contributing to global carbon emissions.