Operation of Ghanaian forest plantations and their effects on the local communities

Dipl.-Ök. Prince Opoku Peseu

Bakalářská práce

Abstract:

The continuous decline in Ghana’s forest resources has resulted in an increased awareness by all stakeholders of the need to establish plantations to support resources already being sourced from natural forests. Currently, the alarming rate of Ghana’s deforestation had negative socio-economic impacts on the country. The government, through the Forest Services Division, has therefore taken steps to remedy the situation through National afforestation and reforestation projects. This work was aimed to compile and review available scientific literature on operation of Ghana’s forest plantations and effects on the local communities. This thesis was conducted to provide current information on the socio-economic and other impacts of forest plantations on the local communities in Ghana. The study concentrated on the plantation development in Ghana, some selected species, site for selection and their requirement were discussed. The study also looked at the management and harvesting practices at forest plantations in Ghana. Plantation development at the local communities in Ghana, however, needs proper guidelines to eradicate its negative impacts, and to fulfil its purpose to be achieved to ensure sustainable development of the natural resources in the country.

Keywords

Stakeholders, afforestation, plantation

Jazyk práce: angličtina

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 14. 6. 2020

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Vedoucí: Ing. Martin Jankovský, PhD.

Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze

Fakulta lesnická a dřevařská

Bakalářský studijní program / obor:
Lesnictví / Forestry