Tracking tree-trunk thieves in Cameroon

The video highlights the challenges faced by forestry inspectors in the rainforest, including natural obstacles like flash floods and landslides, as well as deliberate blockades by illegal loggers. Inspectors encounter unmarked logs, suspecting illegal activity, and face intimidation and bribery. Despite their efforts, the understaffed team struggles against well-organized timber smugglers, with only 150 inspectors covering 20 million hectares of jungle.

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