30.04.2026
As the UFA-Reforest project comes to an end after four years of implementation, a new video documentary looks back at this ambitious reforestation initiative in forest concessions. Through field footage and stakeholder testimonies, the film highlights the results, lessons learned, and future perspectives of a structuring project for sustainable forest management in the Congo Basin.
ATIBT is pleased to announce the release of a video documentary dedicated to the UFA-Reforest project (Cameroon), which concluded at the end of 2025 after four years of implementation (2021–2025) .
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/mXi1Flp394Y
This film retraces the key stages of a project funded by the European Union, aimed at strengthening sustainable forest management in Cameroon through reforestation and enrichment planting activities in production forests . It gives voice to forestry companies, local communities, and technical experts involved on the ground.
The documentary showcases strong and tangible outcomes for the forest sector:
Beyond these figures, the project demonstrates the technical feasibility of large-scale reforestation in production forests, while establishing replicable silvicultural practices.
The film also highlights the collaborative nature of the project, bringing together:
This inclusive approach has been a key success factor and a cornerstone of the project’s sustainability.
The production of this documentary is part of a broader effort to capitalize on and disseminate project results, alongside scientific publications, technical tools, and national-level dissemination events .
It aims to:
At a time when forest restoration and climate resilience are becoming critical priorities, UFA-Reforest stands as a reference initiative combining production, conservation, and socio-economic inclusion.
