1. Introduction: i. Background. ii. Objectives of the study. iii. Methodology. 2. Enterprise modalities and case studies: i. Overview of community-based forest enterprises. ii. Sole enterprises. iii. FUG Enterprises. iv. FUG Consortium Enterprises. v. Co-operative Enterprises. vi. Private limited companies. 3. Analysis and discussions: i. Overview of CBFE modalities. ii. Factors related to CBFE genesis, operation and growth. iii. Enterprise consequences. 4. Conclusions and recommendation: i. Conclusion: forest enterprises as vehicles of sustainable development. ii. Recommendations. References. Annexes: i. List of forest enterprises identified for sampling. ii. List of plants with their common name and scientific names. iii. Checklist of information to gather on each enterprise for a foundation case study.