There are 313 projects that match your search.
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Ghana
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Climate Change Mitigation
Land Degradation
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2017
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25,600.00
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Phase 6
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Project Number: GHA/SGP/OP6/Y2/CORE/CC/2017/012 |
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Background
The production and consumption of woodfuel in the Black Volta Basin is constrained by inefficiencies and is a major cause of deforestation in in the area. Presently, the domestic woodfuel industry in terms of commercial production and ( ... )
ing is uncontrolled, unplanned and unregulated across the whole value chain. The industry is open market access with few price interventions. There is a limited financial value of the resource-base (tree) and the price of the woodfuel only reflects the labour, transportation and tax cost, and in some cases a minimal profit margin of the trade. Woodfuel industry is considered a marginal sub-sector
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Ghana
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Biodiversity
Land Degradation
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2017
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23,800.00
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Phase 6
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Project Number: GHA/SGP/OP6/Y2/CORE/LD/2017/014 |
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The Problem Statement
The Bale community land and forest reserve are degrading at a speedy rate due to unsustainable land management practices, wildfires and uncontrolled harvesting of trees for firewood and charcoal production. Farming practices ( ... )
ues to rely upon land, because there is no viable alternative livelihood activity where people would engage themselves. Again, indiscriminate bush burning has become rampant in the traditional area where people burn the bushes with impunity and these actions affect the soil negatively and increase soil erosion which reduces farm outputs and extinction of wild life, destroying the ecosystem and
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Ghana
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Climate Change Mitigation
Land Degradation
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2017
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27,900.00
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OP6 - Y3 (Jul17 - Jun 18)
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Project Number: GHA/SGP/OP6/Y3/CORE/LD/2017/024 |
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Main Objectives
The main objective of the project is to identify innovative strategies, procedures and opportunities to create incentives to increase community investment in sustainable land management to enhance food security whilst building the ( ... )
ties of farmers to adapt and mitigate climate change. The outcome of this project will seek to inform local, national, and international policy on the incentives and enabling conditions that could contribute to climate smart agriculture with stronger participation of local communities.
Specific Objectives
The specific objectives of the project are as follows:
? To support conservation
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Ghana
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Biodiversity
Land Degradation
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2017
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26,000.00
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OP6 - Y3 (Jul17 - Jun 18)
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Project Number: GHA/SGP/OP6/Y3/CORE/LD/2017/026 |
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Problem Statement
In the nation’s quest to supply power to its citizenry, the Bui dam was constructed. Though the government’s vision has been achieved, there have been a number of attendant effects on the flora and fauna living around the dam. ( ... )
endering a number of people homeless, unemployment has been on the ascendency as the men who used to sail for fish have no access now hence denying the women the position of selling the fish.
As the people must survive, they have adopted alternative means of finding livelihoods which are very detrimental to the ecosystem. The practices being adopted range from using poisonous chemicals to
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Ghana
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Land Degradation
Chemicals
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2017
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25,400.00
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OP6 - Y3 (Jul17 - Jun 18)
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Project Number: GHA/SGP/OP6/Y3/CORE/LD/2017/025 |
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The primary objective
The project seeks to educate farmers to avoid the use of agro-chemicals and support farmers to adopt agroecological innovative models including agricultural/organic farming practice and integrated crop-livestock farming ( ... )
in the production of crops.
The specific objectives
• To educate farmers to understand the risk and dangers associated with the uses of agro-chemicals.
• Train and support farmers to practice conservation agricultural measures.
• Train and support farmers to practice agro-forestry module
• Train and support farmers with environmentally friendly alternative livelihoods
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Ghana
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Land Degradation
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2017
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8,000.00
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OP6 - Y3 (Jul17 - Jun 18)
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Project Number: GHA/SGP/OP6/Y3/CORE/LD/2017/015 |
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The main objective of this project is to promote biodiversity conservation and livelihood development through the adoption of climate smart cashew plantation establishment within the Gbao landscape of the Black Volta Basin.
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The specific objectives of the project are:
i. To develop and sustain the capacities of Gbao-Sanwa Cashew Farmers to adopt innovative practices that will integrate indigenous trees into cashew plantation, minimise wildfire incidence, and ensure sustainable land management utilizing agroecology strategies.
ii. To support sustainable livelihood enterprise development through the
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Ghana
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Biodiversity
Land Degradation
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2016
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26,500.00
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Phase 6
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Project Number: GHA/SGP/OP6/Y2/CORE/LD/2016/002 |
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Problem Statement
The people in the Dorbor community are predominantly engaged in farming and charcoal production. With the construction of the Bui Dam, the Black Volta Lake has taken part of the arable land whiles government has also taken ( ... )
ns of the less available land. This has resulted in small arable land size for the citizenry. Due to this, people have resulted in other forms of social vices so as to make ends meet.
The production and marketing of woodfuels plays a crucial role in the livelihoods of the people in the Black Volta basin in general and women in particular. Woodfuels are the main energy source for 80% of urban
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Ghana
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Climate Change Mitigation
Land Degradation
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2016
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25,300.00
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Phase 6
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Project Number: GHA/SGP/OP6/Y2/CORE/LD/2016/008 |
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The Sakpa and Bekweikura communities in the Bole District which are the main beneficiaries of this project as pilot are located north of Bole on the main Bole-Bamboi trunk road and were selected from four communities visited during the exploratory ( ... )
They were selected based on the fact that their lands are exploited and degraded due to excessive commercial charcoal production with piles of charcoal are found in each household and on the sides of the main trunk road .
Sakpa has a population of 1028 made up of 511 and 517 females, while Bekweikura has a population of about 710 comprising of 309 males and 410 females. Both communities have
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Ghana
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CapDev
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2016
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21,800.00
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Phase 6
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Project Number: GHA/SGP/OP6/Y2/CORE/CD/2016/005 |
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The problem statement
The Government through the various ministries and departments handle different aspects of the GEF focal areas activities. These institutions include: the Ministry of Environment Science, Technology and Innovation ( ... )
onmental Protection Agency, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Water Research Institute, Forest Research Institute of Ghana, Aquatic Biology); Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (Forestry Commission); and the Ministry of Power (Energy Commission, and Renewable Energy Division). In keeping with its international obligations and international diplomacy, Ghana has ratified a number
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Ghana
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Land Degradation
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2016
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25,800.00
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Phase 6
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Project Number: GHA/SGP/OP6/Y2/CORE/LD/2016/004 |
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PROBLEM STATEMENT
The major livelihood sustaining rural communities in the savannah ecological zone is agriculture. The adverse impacts of climate change on crop production in the Sakpa, Seripe and Wakawaka communities are daring. The shrinking ( ... )
g season is characterized by dry spells and erratic rains. With declining soil fertility, crop yields are poor which translates to low incomes and poverty. Other environmental problems such as deforestation and forest degradation, unsustainable charcoal and fuelwood production and bush fires/fire hunting among others are rife in these communities. Climate risks to cropping are expected to
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Ghana
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Chemicals
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2016
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23,500.00
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Phase 6
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Project Number: GHA/SGP/OP6/Y2/CORE/CH/2016/009 |
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Problem Definition
An analysis of the OP6 landscape (Black Volta Basin) revealed notable and significant exposure of mercury to the Artisanal and small scale gold mining (ASSGM) and the environment as a result of the small scale mining activities. ( ... )
f the drinking water sources (boreholes) had mercury levels exceeding the World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines for mercury in drinking water. Some evidence of mercury pollution was also seen on surface water sources. Urine samples of artisanal gold miners revealed high mercury content as compare to residents who do not have direct contact with mercury. The mercury level recorded in miners
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Ghana
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Biodiversity
Land Degradation
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2016
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26,800.00
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Phase 6
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Project Number: GHA/SGP/OP6/Y2/CORE/BD/2016/003 |
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Situational Analysis of Problems to be addressed
The Sabiye, and Boase are mostly farming communities in the Banda District. They cultivate mostly yam and rely heavily on woodfuel production for thier livelihood and for their energy needs ( ... )
ting for over 90% of all their energy sources as evidenced by a large fleet of vehicles transporting charcoal from the vicinity of the local communities. This has triggered a vicious cycle of deforestation and land degradation in the hinterlands. As a result, the Banda District has suffered devastating vegetation transition and energy deficits over the past years partly because of this heavy
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Ghana
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Climate Change Mitigation
Land Degradation
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2016
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25,300.00
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Phase 6
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Project Number: GHA/SGP/OP6/Y2/CORE/CC/2016/006 |
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The problem statement
Every year large proposition of forest cover is lost through unsustainable agricultural practices in the bole-Bamboi area. Agricultural is the main economic activity engaging 75% of active work force. Despite this ( ... )
bution, the sector receives very little attention from stakeholders. The current non- climate smart agro-ecology approach and other Bad farming practices such as slash/burn adopted by farmers in the Bole-Bamboi area resulted in land and forest degradation in the area. The situation is made worse by climate change variability leading to poor crop yields, food insecurity and low income among
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Ghana
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Land Degradation
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2015
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42,600.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GHA/SGP/OP5/Y4/STAR/LD/31/03/046 |
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Problem statement
The forest fringe communities including Asuakwa, Amangoase, Mallamkrom, Ayigbe, and Konsua around Yaya forest reserve have been relying on traditional methods of farming that have failed to reverse land degradation. In effect the ( ... )
is confined to cultivating on the same piece of land simply with no means of physical conservation and depends on the natural environment for survival. This dependency goes on without adequate replenishment or enough time to allow renewable resources to rejuvenate which results in land degradation. Land degradation affects resources such as soil, water, vegetation, rocks, air, climate and relief,
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Ghana
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2015
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43,500.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GHA/SGP/OP5/Y4/STAR/CC/31/03/044 |
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Problem and rationale
Degradation in the Pamu - Berekum is very large scale and has become a critical issue due to its contribution to Greenhouse Gas emission, biodiversity loss as well as socio-economic benefits to society. The area is ( ... )
terized by rampant bushfires which have caused major damage to forest resources and continue to be a major driver of forest degradation in the transition zone of Ghana including Pamu-Berekum Forest Reserve. First, it has led to nutrient-deficient soils, leading to cultivation problems and reforestation difficulties. Reduced primary productivity is another major problem. Richness in biodiversity
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Ghana
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Biodiversity
Climate Change Mitigation
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2015
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43,500.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GHA/SGP/OP5/Y4/STAR/CC/31/03/044 |
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Problem and rationale
Degradation in the Pamu - Berekum is very large scale and has become a critical issue due to its contribution to Greenhouse Gas emission, biodiversity loss as well as socio-economic benefits to society. The area is ( ... )
terized by rampant bushfires which have caused major damage to forest resources and continue to be a major driver of forest degradation in the transition zone of Ghana including Pamu-Berekum Forest Reserve. First, it has led to nutrient-deficient soils, leading to cultivation problems and reforestation difficulties. Reduced primary productivity is another major problem. Richness in biodiversity
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Ghana
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2015
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37,500.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GHA/SGP/OP5/Y4/STAR/CC/31/03/049 |
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Problem Definition
Research shows that open fire stoves cause household air pollution (HAP) that claims the lives of about 2 million people annually from toxic gases and smoke. In Ghana, statistics indicate that 28,000 women die annually through ( ... )
inhalation from inefficient cooking devices, costing the nation approximately USD$103,000,000 in terms of medical bills and negative socio-economic effect. HAP causes significant health problems for those people who rely on traditional biomass fuels for their cooking and heating needs, and then suffer from cancer, pneumonia, heart, and lung diseases. In addition to these illnesses resulting from
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Ghana
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CapDev
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2015
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25,000.00
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Phase 6
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Project Number: GHA/SGP/OP6/Y1/CORE/CD/26/08/001 |
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This project therefore seeks to map out the socioeconomic and ecological status of the communities and biodiversity within the ear-marked project area within the Black Volta Basin of Ghana. The baseline study is also to build the foundation for the ( ... )
pment of a 4-year strategic plan for providing sustainable livelihood options for communities and protecting some of the important and endangered species within the basin.
Study Objectives
The three main objectives of this study are:
• To map out the socio-economic status of the communities in the project area ;
• To map out the ecological status in the project area, and
• To
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Ghana
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Land Degradation
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2015
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42,100.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GHA/SGP/OP5/Y4/STAR/LD/31/03/045 |
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The Problem Definition
The New and Old Brosankro landscape was known to be rich in diverse flora and fauna with sacred groves protecting watersheds. In recent times the resources within the landscape are facing a severe threat of extinction as a ( ... )
of overexploitation of natural resources such as timber, fuel wood, non- timber forest products and also poor agricultural practices. The area with historical caves, sacred sites and thriving streams make it a unique are for conservation. Currently erosion has taken a better part of the communities. As if that is not enough, residents have resulted to total disregard for the traditional means of
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Ghana
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Biodiversity
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2015
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41,900.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: GHA/SGP/OP5/Y4/STAR/BD/31/03/043 |
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Definition of Problem
Past management of the Afram East Headwaters Forest Reserve has resulted in the entire reserve being classified as a convalescence reserve given its poor stocking and regeneration potential. Continual degradation has ( ... )
itated the conversion of an increasing number of compartments into forest plantations. Extreme land hunger exists within the communities fringing the forest reserve. These communities have participated in Taungya developments in the past and are currently engaged in same. Key issues resulting in the failure of the past Taungyas have been identified as the land “insecurity” of the
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