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Lastoursville Timber Processing Hub (Gabon)

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The Lastoursville Timber Processing Hub, located in the Ogooué-Lolo province, serves as a strategic center for Gabon's forestry industry. Benefiting from its key location along the Trans-Gabon Railway, the town acts as the primary collection and processing point for precious timber harvested from surrounding forest concessions. Lastoursville hosts several large sawmills and veneer plants specialized in converting raw timber into high-value-added products. This localized processing is a core element of the 'Gabon Emergent' national plan, which aims to reduce reliance on raw material exports. The facilities in Lastoursville utilize modern technologies for wood seasoning and precision manufacturing to meet international quality standards. Furthermore, the hub plays a vital social role by providing thousands of jobs in a largely rural region. The efficient integration of industrial production and rail logistics makes Lastoursville an indispensable link in Gabon's timber value chain.

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.

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📋 Practical info

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What is this place?
The Lastoursville Timber Processing Hub is a major inland center for the primary processing of logs in Gabon. It plays a key role in the regional forestry economy, supplying timber for both local and export markets.
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Visiting
The processing plant itself is typically not open to the public as it is an active industrial facility. From the surrounding roads, one can observe the delivery of logs and the external structure of the factory.
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Where to view it
A good viewpoint is along the main road passing the factory premises, where truck traffic and storage yards are visible. From the hill opposite the plant, one gets an overview of the entire site.
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Local products
In the region, one can find sawn timber, construction wood, and rough blanks from local tropical hardwood species. Seasonal products are not typical as wood processing runs year-round, but the dry season is the main logging period.
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Active season
The plant operates all year round, but the main logging and processing season is the dry season from June to September. During this time, transport roads are more passable and log deliveries are larger.
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Nearby
A visit to the Timber Hub can be combined with exploring the town of Lastoursville, which gives colonial architecture and local markets. Trips to the nearby Ivindo National Park with its waterfalls and rainforests are also recommended.

Geography

Coordinates
-0.80000, 12.70000

Facts

  • Crucial railway hub on the Trans-Gabon line for freight transport
  • Center for the secondary processing of Okoumé and other hardwoods
  • Features multiple industrial sawmills and veneer production sites
  • Strategic site for implementing the ban on raw timber exports
  • Direct logistical link to the deep-water port of Owendo
  • Main economic driver for the Ogooué-Lolo inland province

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LastoursvilleLastoursville3 km · NWExplore →
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PanaPana78 km · WExplore →
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MounanaMounana86 km · NWExplore →
Ivindo National ParkIvindo National Park97 km · EExplore →
Ivindo Hippo PoolsIvindo Hippo Pools98 km · EExplore →

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Sights in the town Lastoursville Timber Processing Hub (1)

Paroisse Saint-Pierre Claver

Church attacked and partially destroyed by the Adouma, rebuilt after WWII by Dutch priests.

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Frequently asked questions

What happens at the Lastoursville timber processing hub?
Here, logs from the surrounding forests are prepared and sawn for export.
Is entry to the premises allowed?
Only with permission from the operating companies, as it is an active industrial area.
What types of wood are processed here?
Mainly Okoumé, a valuable type of wood typical of Gabon.
How is the timber transported away?
Mostly by the Transgabonais railway towards the port of Owendo.
Are there attractions in Lastoursville?
Yes, the famous Lastoursville caves are located very nearby.
Lastoursville Timber Processing Hub: where is it located?
Lastoursville Timber Processing Hub is located in Gabon.
Lastoursville Timber Processing Hub: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug.
Lastoursville Timber Processing Hub: why is it worth visiting?
The Lastoursville Timber Processing Hub, located in the Ogooué-Lolo province, serves as a strategic center for Gabon's forestry industry.
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