Rubber Tree in Safacam Concession in Cameroon

A rubber tree in the Safacam S.A (Societe Agricole Forestiere Du Cameroon) concession near Dizangué, Cameroon. Natural rubber is obtained by collecting the sap from rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis). After processing, natural rubber is used to manufacture tires or medical equipment.

Unique identifier: GP0STPVQU

Type: Image

Shoot date: 17/03/2016

Locations: Africa, Cameroon, Dizangué

Credit line: © Micha Patault / Greenpeace

Size: 5472px × 3648px 14MB

Ranking: ★★★★★★ (B)

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Socfin's Investiments Threaten Cameroon's Forests

In March 2016 Greenpeace lead an investigation on Socfin's plantations in Cameroon and published a report titled “Africa’s forests under threat: Socfin’s plantations in Cameroon and Liberia”. The Société Financière des Caoutchoucs (Socfin), one of the leading oil palm and rubber tree plantation operators in Africa, plans to extend its plantations in a dozen countries, mostly African nations, threatening forests that are essential for the preservation of climate balances, biodiversity and the living conditions of local populations. Greenpeace conducted map-based analyses and in-depth field surveys on Socfin's concessions in Cameroon. The case study reveals that Socfin’s business and its refusal to adopt a zero deforestation policy represent a major threat for Cameroon's forests in which the company operates. Greenpeace urges Socfin to adopt immediately and implement a zero deforestation policy, applicable to all its businesses and subsidiaries.

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