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Rapid survey of the birds of the Atewa Range Forest Reserve, Ghana

Rapid survey of the birds of the Atewa Range Forest Reserve, Ghana

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Uses <strong>of</strong> <strong>Atewa</strong>’s<br />

Biodiversity<br />

Users/Stakeholders<br />

Impact <strong>of</strong> use on Biodiversity<br />

Suggested Conservation<br />

Actions<br />

Water<br />

General<br />

ecosystem<br />

Drinking<br />

Washing<br />

Bathing<br />

All (communities<br />

throughout <strong>Ghana</strong>,<br />

animals, plants)<br />

All<br />

All<br />

Decrease in water leads to<br />

migration <strong>of</strong> fauna; Protection<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Atewa</strong>’s watersheds will have<br />

immense positive impacts for <strong>the</strong><br />

country, whereas activities that<br />

decrease/degrade <strong>the</strong> water supply<br />

here will have a highly negative<br />

impact<br />

Education; Regulation;<br />

Restriction <strong>of</strong> Farming<br />

along stream and river banks<br />

Good environment<br />

Tourism<br />

International<br />

community; <strong>Ghana</strong>ians<br />

Positive image for <strong>Ghana</strong>;<br />

Education; Recreation<br />

Windbreak<br />

Communities east and<br />

west <strong>of</strong> <strong>Atewa</strong><br />

Heritage<br />

Traditional uses (drums<br />

and hide)<br />

Absorption <strong>of</strong> carbon<br />

dioxide<br />

Positive<br />

Prevent logging through<br />

education; enforcement <strong>of</strong><br />

laws; prohibition <strong>of</strong> charcoal<br />

burning<br />

Kaolin<br />

Pottery Communities Erosion / soil depletion<br />

Illegal farming<br />

Scientific research<br />

Villagers, hunters,<br />

communities<br />

Scientific community<br />

<strong>Forest</strong> destruction; Fire; Animal<br />

migration<br />

182 <strong>Rapid</strong> Assessment Program

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