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

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dc.contributor.advisorDraper, Dianne L.
dc.contributor.advisorGrant, Miriam R.
dc.contributor.authorYembilah, Rita Da-Oni-Ma
dc.date.accessioned2005-08-08T19:49:32Z
dc.date.available2005-08-08T19:49:32Z
dc.date.issued2003
dc.descriptionBibliography: p. 159-167en
dc.description.abstractThe 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.
dc.format.extentxii, 167 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.en
dc.identifier.citationYembilah, 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/13005en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/13005
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/39826
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
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dc.titleSeeking solutions to deforestation: a study of sacred groves in Ghana's Bolgatanga District
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineGeography
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts (MA)
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ucalgary.thesis.accessionTheses Collection 58.002:Box 1482 520708917
ucalgary.thesis.notesUARCen
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