Name: Nature
Genre: Documentary

Nature Episode 20.03 Africa: Voices of the Forest

Nature Episode 20.03 Africa: Voices of the Forest

Episode Premiere

September 23, 2001

Genre

Documentary

Production Company

Thirteen

Official Site

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/

Information

Episode Premiere

September 23, 2001

Genre

Documentary

Period

1982 -

Production Co

Thirteen

Distributor

PBS

Official Site

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/

Synopsis

Deep in the central African rainforest, a struggle for survival rages. This episode takes a close look at how booming overseas markets for rainforest trees threaten the existence of two groups of Africans. Cameroon's Baka people, a traditional rainforest group, have lived in harmony with the forest for centuries, but now the sound of electric saws deafens the daily music of birds and monkeys.

monkey, video link In Accra, the capital of Ghana, Annan Cedi, a coffin maker, needs these precious rainforest woods to construct fantasy coffins for international clients. Will the Baka be able to protect their ancient way of life and with it, an invaluable eco-system? And will Annan be able to maintain his business?