Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Medicinal Plants In Ghana Conservation Report

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Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Medicinal Plants In Ghana

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language : en
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Release Date : 2002

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Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Medicinal Plants In Ghana 1999 2002

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language : en
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Release Date : 1999*

Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Medicinal Plants In Ghana 1999 2002 written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999* with Medicinal plants categories.

Impact Of Deforestation On Medicinal Plants In Ghana

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Author : Emmanuel Boon
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2008

Impact Of Deforestation On Medicinal Plants In Ghana written by Emmanuel Boon and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Technology & Engineering categories.

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2008 in the subject Forestry / Forestry Economics, Vrije University Brussel (Human Ecology Department), 52 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: The role of medicinal plants in traditional health care delivery in Ghana cannot be overemphasized. More than 250 indigenous trees and plants with healing properties have been scientifically catalogued in Ghana. Unfortunately, the very foundation upon which the medicinal plant species and the traditional health care system survive is threatened by deforestation. The rate of deforestation has increased by 50% over the last ten years, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The current area of intact forest is now estimated at between 10.9 and 11.8% of the original cover and 6.9% of the country's total area. Deforestation is changing the habitats of disease-carrying insects and creating conditions that may help to spread malaria, river blindness and other devastating illnesses. Moreover, since the majority of the rural poor in Ghana depends on traditional medicine for their health care needs, the present high rate of deforestation will have a detrimental effect on the heath care delivery system in the country. Important plant species will be lost to deforestation unless urgent measures are taken. This paper examines the impact of deforestation on medicinal plants in Ghana.

Proceedings Of The National Workshop On Biodiversity Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Medicinal Plants In Ethiopia

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Author : Institute of Biodiversity Conservation and Research
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001

Proceedings Of The National Workshop On Biodiversity Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Medicinal Plants In Ethiopia written by Institute of Biodiversity Conservation and Research and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Medicinal plants categories.

Botanic Gardens

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Author : Kerry Waylen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006

Botanic Gardens written by Kerry Waylen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Biodiversity conservation categories.

Two of the biggest challenges faced by human kind are the conservation of our environmental resources and the elimination of poverty. It is increasingly recognised that these problems are interlinked: the goods and services provided by natural resources are needed to improve well-being, whilst for conservation to succeed it must relate to the poor's needs. This is reflected by all major international policies focused on development or conservation, such as the Millennium Development Goals, and the Convention on Biological Diversity. BGCI believes that biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction must be linked if we are to succeed in either aim. This report highlights how botanic gardens across the world are involved in a variety of projects that use biodiversity to improve human well-being and is based upon an extensive literature survey, and a multilingual survey of BGCI's members. For the purposes of the report, BGCI has divided human well-being into four main areas: (1) improving healthcare, (2) improving nutrition, (3) alleviating financial poverty, and (4) improving community and social relations. The many case studies within the report illustrate how botanic gardens across the world are contributing to these aspects in many diverse ways. Many botanic gardens promote improved nutrition and health through their support of home gardens. Their horticultural skills and ability to propagate plant materials often prove invaluable in this respect. For example, Aburi Botanical Garden in Ghana has been improving local access to medicinal plants by empowering local communities to set up medicinal gardens. As well as establishing a model home garden, it gives a wide range of lectures, seminars, workshops and demonstrations, distributes manuals and provides seedlings to enable communities to set up their own nurseries and first aid gardens. There are many other ways that botanic gardens work for well-being, from developing and hosting horticultural therapy programmes, to educating children about healthy eating, and training disadvantaged minorities in useful skills. Around the world, botanic gardens are also helping local communities to develop income generating projects, such as the production of handicrafts, based on the sustainable use of plant resources. This report also illustrates how various activities of botanic gardens underpin their ability to conduct projects that address well-being issues. Education and research are core strengths that need to be supported and directed to ensure they can continue to link plant diversity with human well-being. For example, many gardens have strong emphasis on research relevant to the development of useful plants in use in agriculture and healthcare. A typical example is Kisantu Botanic Garden in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which conducted trials on the popular fruit mangosteen, to enable farmers to extend the shelf-life of the harvested fruit, and so reach a larger market. Other gardens, such as Botanic Garden "Fundación Xochitla" in Mexico, have focused on developing plants to be locally cultivated for use in the ornamentals market. Well-being projects are not limited to developing countries. In developed countries urban greening projects can make a significant contributions to improving neighbourhood environment and community relations. Sometimes well-being projects involve collaboration between gardens, linking well-resourced gardens with those in an early stage of development, or with little financial support, and in many cases the unique role of botanic gardens is complemented by partnerships and collaborations with non-botanic garden institutions, such as local healthcare clinics. Botanic gardens are clearly much more than just "pretty places". As this report illustrates, they are uniquely placed to use plant diversity to contribute to human well-being. Given the scale of the crisis facing our efforts for both conservation and development, BGCI believes that it is an ethical and practical imperative that botanic gardens are mobilised for this goal.

Directory For Medicinal Plants Conservation

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Author : Max Kasparek
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996

Directory For Medicinal Plants Conservation written by Max Kasparek and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Herbs categories.

Medicinal Plants Indigenous Medicine And Conservation Of Biodiversity In Ghana

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Author : Katrina Brown
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992

Medicinal Plants Indigenous Medicine And Conservation Of Biodiversity In Ghana written by Katrina Brown and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Biodiversity conservation categories.

Education For Sustainable Development

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Author : Busisiwe Ndawonde
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017

Education For Sustainable Development written by Busisiwe Ndawonde and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Medicine categories.

This chapter focuses on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) for communities selling medicinal plants in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The purpose is to equip the participating medicinal plant sellers with knowledge and skills related to the trade of medicinal plants. In particular, the study focuses on cultivating the participants' awareness of the importance of conducting their business based on principles of conservation, sustainable livelihoods and environmental sustainability. The study followed a case study design within a mixed methods research paradigm. Data collection involved the use of face-to-face questionnaire administration and follow-up focused group interviews. Phase 1 results revealed a number of challenges faced by the medicinal plant sellers. These included processing, storage and packaging, lack of business skills and the conservation of medicinal plants and their products. Following a capacity building intervention based on ESD and non-formal education principles, phase II results showed that the medicinal plant sellers had revised some of their business practices-such as pricing techniques and record keeping. However, processing of medicinal plant materials, storage, packaging and conservation remained a challenge that needed further attention. In particular, sustainable harvesting practices and cultivation of medicinal plants in home gardens still presented some difficulties.

Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences

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Author : Edward R Rhodes
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2021-02-17

Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences written by Edward R Rhodes and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-17 with Science categories.

The natural resources of the Earth are indispensable for the survival of humans, plants, and animals and for the state of biodiversity. The way they are managed determines the extent to which they will be preserved for future generations. Climate change underscores the need for the proper use of natural resources. This book brings together reviews of literature and the results of research studies on the status and management of soil, water, plant, and wildlife resources, especially as they relate to the biological sciences, in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and Latin America. It covers work on classification and inventories, impacts of anthropogenic activities, and exploitation and conservation. The book will be of interest to scientists and practitioners of natural resource management worldwide.

Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Medicinal And Aromatic Plants

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Author : Stichting Ecooperation (Amsterdam).
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000

Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Medicinal And Aromatic Plants written by Stichting Ecooperation (Amsterdam). and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with categories.