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Deforestation In Ghana
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Author : Michael S. Asante
language : en
Publisher: University Press of America
Release Date : 2005
Deforestation In Ghana written by Michael S. Asante and has been published by University Press of America this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Business & Economics categories.
Deforestation in Ghana is a research-based analytical study that explains the disconnect between the declared deforestation policy intentions and their outcomes in Ghana. Intended as a case study of the renewable resources policy process in developing economies, this book provides complete information and clarification about the phenomenon of continued deforestation in Ghana in spite of the long history of policies and actions to control it. Author Michael Asante's detailed in-depth analysis of historical, political, economic, and cultural factors and events fully explain the unending destruction of the forests in Ghana. He provides experts, students, and all others with rational, practical answers and recommendations for this lingering problem.
Energy And Deforestation In Ghana
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Author : Iddrisu Adam
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Energy And Deforestation In Ghana written by Iddrisu Adam and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Deforestation categories.
This thesis explores the question of the links between woodfuel use and deforestation in rural Ghana. Using two villages (Chamba and Nsuta) in the two main vegetation zones in Ghana--savannah and forests regions--as case studies, the central issues of access to, and use of wood as energy, either in the basic form, or in the processed form as charcoal and how these are linked to forest depletion and environmental degradation are explored. Whilst factors as such as high population growth rate, poverty, inappropriate agricultural policies and practices and logging are important in the debate over deforestation, the exploitation of wood for domestic energy stands out as the main destroyer of forests in Ghana. The author is of the conviction that unless immediate steps are taken to remedy the situation, Ghana, and indeed most of Sub-Sahara Africa are headed for a real environmental and energy crisis. Based on field research, the author makes some specific recommendations including the introduction and promotion of more fuel-efficient stoves, the promotion of a tree planting culture, the establishment of village woodlots, rural electrification and involving rural people in the management of established woodlots. These recommendations emphasise the protection and expansion of existing forests as against advocating the introduction of more sophisticated energy alternatives because, realistically, most rural households cannot afford these alternatives. The key, therefore, to ensuring a steady supply of household energy is to focus on protecting and expanding Ghana's forests.
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 Botany, Medical 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.
Reframing Deforestation
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Author : James Fairhead
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2003-09-02
Reframing Deforestation written by James Fairhead and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-09-02 with Science categories.
This study reviews how West African deforestation is represented and the evidence which informs deforestation orthodoxy. On a country by country basis (covering Sierra Leone, Liberia, Cote D'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo and Benin), and using historical and social anthropological evidence the authors evaluate this orthodox critically. Reframing Deforestation suggests that the scale of deforestation wrought by West African farmers during the twentieth century has been vastly exaggerated. The authors argue that global analyses have unfairly stigmatised West Africa and obscured its more sustainable, even landscape-enriching practices. Stessing that dominant policy approaches in forestry and conservation require major rethinking worldwide, Reframing Deforestation illustrates that more realistic assessments of forest cover change, and more respectful attention to local knowledge and practices, are necessary bases for effective and appropriate environmental policies.
Historical Momentum
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Author : Ana Gabriela Martínez de la Hoz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Historical Momentum written by Ana Gabriela Martínez de la Hoz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with categories.
The Quest For Natural Forest Management In Ghana C Te D Ivoire And Liberia
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Author : Marc P. E. Parren
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
The Quest For Natural Forest Management In Ghana C Te D Ivoire And Liberia written by Marc P. E. Parren and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Deforestation categories.
Politics And Economics Of Tropical High Forest Management
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Author : Thorsten Treue
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Politics And Economics Of Tropical High Forest Management written by Thorsten Treue and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Technology & Engineering categories.
For the last two decades the loss of, in particular, tropical rainforest has alarmed the public in the developed parts of the world. The debate has been characterised by a lack of understand ing of the causes and effects of the process, leading to the prevailing reaction being unquali fied condemnation. Such attitude has even been observed among scientists, claiming suprem acy to biodiversity conservation. Many scientific analyses are available, but the basis for so ber debates and appropriate actions is still highly insufficient. Two recent international initia tives! will hopefully lead to improved knowledge of deforestation and forest degradation as they recognise the need for studies to critically investigate those issues. This book will pro vide useful input to the initiatives. In my opinion, the scientific analyses have not sufficiently promoted the understanding that the fate of tropical forests is first and foremost a concern of the governments of the countries in which the forests are situated. Tropical forests may be important to the global environment and their rich biodiversity may be a human heritage. But their main importance is their poten tial contribution to improving livelihood in the countries in question.
Management Of Non Reserve Forests In Ghana
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Author : Daniel K. B. Inkoom
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Management Of Non Reserve Forests In Ghana written by Daniel K. B. Inkoom and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with categories.
Park Management In Ghana Using Geographic Information Systems Gis And Remote Sensing Technology
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Author : Yaw A. Twumasi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Park Management In Ghana Using Geographic Information Systems Gis And Remote Sensing Technology written by Yaw A. Twumasi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Business & Economics categories.
This book provides information for effective management of natural resources, especially national parks using GIS and remote sensing technologies to guide policy development in managing protected areas of Ghana. Some lessons and constraints are drawn from developed and developing countries to understand how GIS and remote sensing technologies could assist with park management.
Policy That Works For Forests And People
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Author : Stephen Bass
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-06-17
Policy That Works For Forests And People written by Stephen Bass and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-17 with Nature categories.
Since its original publication by the International Institute for Environment and Development in 1999, Policy That Works for Forests and People has been recognised as the most authoritative study to date of policy processes that affect forests and people. Providing a thorough analysis of the issues, options and factors that determine different outcomes and bolstered by a major annex containing tools and tactics, the book offers clear and practical advice on how to formulate, manage and implement policies appropriate to different contexts. These are policies that result in real improvements in the governance, use and economic benefits that can flow from forests to those who depend upon them. This book is essential reading for policy-makers, forestry practitioners and academics and students in all areas of forest policy, management and governance.