Click here to open feedback window. Annex 2. Profiles of Tree Species: Africa 23 Afzelia bipindensis Afzelia; (Red) Doussié Distribution A. bipindensis is found mostly in the Guineo-Congolian regional centre of endemism, but also extends into the Zambezian region (White, 1983). This species occurs in Angola, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Nigeria, Uganda and Zaire. Habitat This is a rainforest species. Population Status and Trends There are reportedly only a few seed trees distributed in a narrow range (African Regional Workshop, 1996). Role of Species in its Ecosystem No information. Threats This species is heavily exploited throughout its range (African Regional Workshop, 1996). Utilisation Timber of Afzelia spp. in general is used for exterior joinery, flooring, heavy construction, furniture, vats and tanks. Trade 5000m³  of  A.  bipidensis  sawnwood  was  exported  from  Cameroon  in  1994  at  an  average  price  of US$1000.00/m³ and the Congo exported 33m³ in 1994 (ITTO, 1995 a). In 1987, Gabon exported 2,595m³ of Doussie from Owendo (IUCN, 1990). Gabon exported 5,302.258 m³ of Doussie in 1994 and 7,560.274 m³ in 1995 (DIAF, 1996). Conservation Status IUCN Threat Category and Criteria: VU (A1c,d) (African Regional Workshop, 1996) Conservation Measures FAO selected this species for conservation action in Cameroon because of the heavy utilisation pressures it  faces  (Palmberg,  1987).  Vegetative  propagation  by  budding/grafting  could  be  feasible  (African Regional Workshop, 1996). References African   Regional   Workshop,   1996.   Conservation   and   Sustainable   Management   of   Trees   project workshop held in Harare, Zimbabawe, July, 1996. DIAF, 1996. Timber trade statistics for Gabon sent from the Direction des Inventaires et Aménagements des Forêts (DIAF) of the Ministere des Eaux et Forêts for 1994 and 1995 sent by Tom Hammond. ITTO, 1995(a). Elements for the annual review and assessment of the world tropical timber situation. Draft Document. IUCN, 1990. La Conservation des Ecosystèmes Forestiers du Gabon. IUCN, Tropical Forest Programme Series. pp. 200. Palmberg, C., 1987.  Conservation of genetic resources of woody species. Paper prepared for  Simposio sobre silvicultura y mejoraniento genetico. CIEF, Buenos Aires, 1987. (NOT SEEN) White F., 1983. The Vegetation of Africa. A descriptive memoir to accompany the UNESCO/AETFAT/UNSO vegetation map of Africa. Paris:UNESCO. pp.356.