The stems of the climbing palms or rattans of Upper Guinea play a significant role in the forest economy of the region through the utilization of the inner stems, or cane, for furniture and the manufacture of household commodities in many rural areas. This chapter summarizes the knowledge available on population dynamics and the abundance of the resource under different harvesting regimes. Market aspects and related information on management strategies are also presented.
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