2018-10-192018-10-192009p. 141-157. In: de Wasseige C., Devers D., de Marcken P., Eba’a Atyi R., Nasi R. and Mayaux Ph. (eds.) The Forests of the Congo Basin - State of the Forest 2008. Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg9789279132100https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12348/1359The chapter begins with an overview of the water system in the Congo Basin, presents a synopsis of select hydrological goods and services, describes the relationship between forests and water resources in large river systems and concludes with a section on the state of knowledge and water resource management in Central Africa.application/pdfBook Chapter