An estimation of national charcoal production: the case of Ghana
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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 inspiration for future assessments, in Ghana and beyond. The study compiled data over two years from Ghana Forestry Commission's records on charcoal quantities transported on the road (Charcoal Conveyance Certificates). This data was validated by mounting sentries 24 hours daily for two weeks in 2016 and 2018, respectively, along major charcoal transport routes to capture charcoal being transported without the certificate. Charcoal production not captured through the Charcoal Conveyance Certificate and the sentries was quantified from field observation and expert panel validation. Using these three methods, the study estimated a total annual production (2018) of 1 100 000 tonnes of charcoal for Ghana. This corresponds to 15.7 million m3of round wood equivalent. The implications of the study findings are discussed together with the pros and cons of the methods employed.
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
|---|---|
| Tidsskrift | International Forestry Review |
| Vol/bind | 24 |
| Udgave nummer | 1 |
| Sider (fra-til) | 30-42 |
| Antal sider | 13 |
| ISSN | 1465-5489 |
| DOI | |
| Status | Udgivet - 2022 |
Bibliografisk note
Funding Information:
The study was carried out as part of the project 'Access and exclusion along the charcoal commodity chain in Ghana (AX)' with funding from the Danish Research Council for Development Research (Danida). The management and staff of the Ghana Forestry Commission made available the CCC database. Staff from Tropenbos Ghana also assisted with field data collection and the initial data processing; numerous actors in the charcoal trade also provided information for the study. All these diverse support including the valuable suggestions made by anonymous referees are gratefully acknowledged.
Funding Information:
The study was carried out as part of the project ‘Access and exclusion along the charcoal commodity chain in Ghana (AX)’ with funding from the Danish Research Council for Development Research (Danida). The management and staff of the Ghana Forestry Commission made available the CCC database. Staff from Tropenbos Ghana also assisted with field data collection and the initial data processing; numerous actors in the charcoal trade also provided information for the study. All these diverse support including the valuable suggestions made by anonymous referees are gratefully acknowledged.
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