Traceability and perception of socio-environmental issues related to the artisanal exploitation of timber in the Lukunga District, Kinshasa
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https://doi.org/10.59228/rcst.026.v5.i4.364Keywords:
traceability, environmental impact, artisanal sawmilling, determinants, informal sector, KinshasaAbstract
This study analyzes the traceability and the socio environmental impacts of artisanal timber harvested in the Lukunga district (Kinshasa), with the aim of supporting the effective implementation of traceability systems in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A survey was conducted among 201 stakeholders in the artisanal sawmilling sector across three strategic sites (Somba Zigida and Delvaux markets, and the ONATRA port). The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, significance tests, and binary logistic regression models to identify trends, relationships among actors, and the determinants of their practices. The findings show that most stakeholders (97.5n%) source timber through informal channels, making traceability difficult and leading to revenue losses for the State. Artisanal timber is mainly used for furniture production, dominated by Milicia excelsa and Entandrophragma cylindricum. Traceability is rarely practiced (10.9 % of actors), and its adoption is significantly influenced by gender, educational level, operating site, and type of actor. Sawmilling activities also generate notable environmental impacts, particularly related to poor waste management. Only 43% of actors acknowledge these impacts, and this perception varies significantly according to gender, educational level, professional experience, and type of actor. The study highlights the need to strengthen artisanal timber traceability, improve waste management practices, and raise awareness among stakeholders to promote the sustainable use of forest resources.
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Muchukiwa , Omari, Luyeye Liongo, Hardy, Mayele , Jonathan, Muenda Mukenge, Dieumis, Ntuka Luta , Jeancy, Abedi Otshinga, Joseph, Kalonga Kalonga, Roger, Kasereka Lwalemene, Guelor, Kiamfu Kanika, Michael, Okitayela Asumini, Adonai, Mbumba Bandi, Michel, Kachaka Yusufu, Etienne, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Jean-Paul, Kachaka Sudi Kaiko, Claude, Bolaluembe Boliale, Papy-Claude (2026). Traceability and perception of socio-environmental issues related to the artisanal exploitation of timber in the Lukunga District, Kinshasa. Congolese Journal of Science and Technology, 5(4), 1804-1816. https://doi.org/
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Muchukiwa O, Luyeye Liongo H, Mayele J, Muenda Mukenge D, Ntuka Luta J, Abedi Otshinga J, Kalonga Kalonga R, Kasereka Lwalemene G, Kiamfu Kanika M, Okitayela Asumini A, Mbumba Bandi M, Kachaka Yusufu E, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua J, Kachaka Sudi Kaiko C, Bolaluembe Boliale P. Traceability and perception of socio-environmental issues related to the artisanal exploitation of timber in the Lukunga District, Kinshasa. CJST. 2026;5(4):1804-1816. doi:10.59228/rcst.026.v5.i4.364
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@article{rcst1029,
author = {Muchukiwa , Omari and Luyeye Liongo, Hardy and Mayele , Jonathan and Muenda Mukenge, Dieumis and Ntuka Luta , Jeancy and Abedi Otshinga, Joseph and Kalonga Kalonga, Roger and Kasereka Lwalemene, Guelor and Kiamfu Kanika, Michael and Okitayela Asumini, Adonai and Mbumba Bandi, Michel and Kachaka Yusufu, Etienne and Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Jean-Paul and Kachaka Sudi Kaiko, Claude and Bolaluembe Boliale, Papy-Claude},
title = {Traceability and perception of socio-environmental issues related to the artisanal exploitation of timber in the Lukunga District, Kinshasa},
journal = {Congolese Journal of Science and Technology},
year = {2026},
volume = {5},
number = {4},
pages = {1804--1816},
doi = {10.59228/rcst.026.v5.i4.364},
url = {https://rcst.cd/index.php/rcst/en/article/view/1029}
}
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TY - JOUR AU - Muchukiwa , Omari AU - Luyeye Liongo, Hardy AU - Mayele , Jonathan AU - Muenda Mukenge, Dieumis AU - Ntuka Luta , Jeancy AU - Abedi Otshinga, Joseph AU - Kalonga Kalonga, Roger AU - Kasereka Lwalemene, Guelor AU - Kiamfu Kanika, Michael AU - Okitayela Asumini, Adonai AU - Mbumba Bandi, Michel AU - Kachaka Yusufu, Etienne AU - Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Jean-Paul AU - Kachaka Sudi Kaiko, Claude AU - Bolaluembe Boliale, Papy-Claude TI - Traceability and perception of socio-environmental issues related to the artisanal exploitation of timber in the Lukunga District, Kinshasa JO - Congolese Journal of Science and Technology PY - 2026 VL - 5 IS - 4 SP - 1804 EP - 1816 DO - 10.59228/rcst.026.v5.i4.364 UR - https://rcst.cd/index.php/rcst/en/article/view/1029 ER -
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