Seeking solutions to deforestation: a study of sacred groves in Ghana's Bolgatanga District

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2003
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The objectives of this study "were to document the rules (taboos) of some sacred groves and examine the feasibility of harnessing them for vegetation conservation. The perspectives of the local people on deforestation and reforestation" were also examined It was found that even though the respondents recognized the environmental deterioration, they "were not concerned about it. They believed that trees would always persist in spite of rampant burning and cutting for various ptnp)S€S. Out of the interview; came 14 taboos that helped keep minimal human interference in the sacred groves. Of these, 6 dealt directly "With the trees. Respondents "were split on borrowing from the groves for forestry ptnp)S€S but those in favour were in a slight majority. The study found 4 potential ways in which ideas from the groves could increase the success of reforestation programmes. It is recommended that conservationists examine these critically for possible integration in forestry activities alongside the conventional methods of forest protection.
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Yembilah, R. D. (2003). Seeking solutions to deforestation: a study of sacred groves in Ghana's Bolgatanga District (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/13005
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