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A socioeconomic study was conducted in the two mangroves of Cameroon with the objective of all the activities and livelihoods of populations and subsequently record their impact on the conservation and sustainable management of this ecosystem. The Rio Del Rey mangrove in the South-west region (Bakassi area) and the Cameroon estuary mangrove in the Douala region, include seven species that form the wood and non-wood floristic base in this environment. These comprise six indigenous mangroves species and one species introduced from Asia, the Nipa identifying palm (Nypa fructicans). The study underlines a multitude of sectors including those of halieutic (fishing) products, agricultural products, wood, shopkeeping and sand. Measures to manage the anarchic development of Nipa palm are suggested. For a sustainable management policy of Cameroonian mangroves, it is urgent to have laws and regulations specific to that ecosystem.