What happened with my db import?

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I'm wondering if anyone has seen this before. I've imported a database which I'm in the process of moving from one server to another. When I import it I no longer see my forums in the main forum index.

I just see the headers: Forum Last Post Threads Posts
Then below it the Mark all forums read link.

In "Forum Manager" in the admincp I also do not see any forums.

I know the forums are there because I can see them in the db.
mysql> select count(*) from forum;
+----------+
| count(*) |
+----------+
| 40 |
+----------+
1 row in set (0.00 sec)

mysql>

When I browse directly to the forum using /url/forumdisplay.php?f=xxx
I get a permission error.

you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

1. Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
2. If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

Though I'm doing this as an admin user so I should have permission. I also see my forumpermissions table is populated. What else should I be looking for?