Country Report - Ghana

Forestry Economics and Policy Division

Country Report - Ghana

FOSA Working Paper FOSA/WP/12

Year of publication 2001

Author Forestry Economics and Policy Division

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Series title Forestry Sector Outlook Studies

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) The status of forestry in Ghana is outlined and trends in forest condition and forest management are described. Different scenarios for future development are put forward, with short and long- term recommendations for attaining the most desirable outcome.

Language English

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