Ghana is a nation rich in natural resources and tropical diversity, with forests covering approximately one-fifth of the country's total land area. To ensure that future generations of Ghanaians can enjoy the benefits of such a rich forest resource, Ghana has been enacting and enforcing laws...

Research by the paper industry into new materials to expand the raw material base for pulp is on the ascendancy due to growing demand for pulp and paper products. This study assessed the anatomical, chemical, and pulping characteristics of four varieties of Cocos nucifera husk to ascertain their...

The energy transition in many African countries involves the shift from firewood to charcoal and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as the primary domestic energy source. In Ghana, the demand for charcoal is on the rise, leading to diverse socio-economic and ecological outcomes in the Savannah woodland. ...

Accurate data on the production and sources of woodfuels is necessary to ensure sustainability. National level data is scanty in most sub-Saharan African countries. This research aimed to provide accurate data on charcoal production in Ghana and to develop a methodology that could serve as an...

Forestry activities are important to the economies of West African nations. This paper aims to assess the current state of forest business in the sub-region, identify factors that may limit the development of the sector and suggest possible solutions. To achieve these objectives, we examined...

Agriculture is the main driver of deforestation. In other to reduce deforestation, a viable alternative livelihood strategy, aside from agriculture, must be in place to provide a sustainable income for investors. Managing forests for sustainable production (the forest economy) has been suggested as ...

Contract farming guarantees smallholder farmers a reliable market, allow them to access inputs and technical support, and thus improve their welfare. However, side selling is a major threat to the promotion and development of contract farming in Sub-Saharan Africa, including in Ghana. While there...

Smallholder plantation teak (Tectona grandis Linn. F.) plays an important role in the socio-economic development of tropical countries. Published research on site differences with respect to anatomical, physical and mechanical properties of smallholder teak in Ghana is limited. This study compared...

The traceability of products has become an ever more important topic in global value chains because governments, producers and consumers wish to have in-depth information on the origin, quality, safety and sustainability of the products they regulate, trade or buy. However, traceability systems...

This report presents a brief description of the status, market trends and updates on the forest products industry and timber trade in Central/West Africa, Ghana, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, India, Vietnam, Brazil, Peru, Japan, China, Europe, and North America for the period 1-15 July 2021....