The document compares community forests and domestic forests in Cameroon. Community forests are granted by the state for 25 years and have management plans, while domestic forests are under customary ownership with no state oversight. However, community forest rules are often not followed in practice due to local livelihood needs. While community forests may offer economic opportunities, domestic forests still provide most household income from agriculture and resources remain managed under customary rules rather than conservation plans. Overall community forests have not significantly changed local forest management approaches.