Urbanization and urban forest loss: a spatial analysis of five metropolitan districts in Ghana

Oppong, Judith; Namwamba, John B.; Twumasi, Yaw A.; Zhu, Na; Asare-Ansah, Abena B.; Akinrinwoye, Caroline O; Antwi, R. A.; Osimbo, Benir M.; Loh, Priscilla; Frimpong, Diana B.; Apraku, Caroline; Atayi, Julia; Ahoma, Gabriel; Annan, Jacob

doi:10.1080/24749508.2023.2202439

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“…Urbanization involves removing green spaces and building commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. Oppong et al [46] and Useni Sikuzani et al [47] noted that urbanization involves deforestation, the removal of soil, and the destruction of green spaces to pave the way for buildings. Soil, green spaces, and forests are critical components that sustain biodiversity and ecological balance [48].…”

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Determinants of Ecological Footprint: A Quantile Regression Approach

Akyol Özcan

2024

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Through the examination of the ecological consequences of human actions, policymakers are able to distinguish certain areas in which resource use can be increased and the generation of waste diminished. This study examines the effects of foreign direct investment, gross domestic product, industrialization, renewable energy consumption, and urban population on the ecological footprints in 131 countries between 1997 and 2020. The objective of this study is to establish a thorough understanding of the relationship between these variables and ecological footprints while considering temporal changes from economic and environmental aspects. The analysis of a substantial dataset encompassing many countries aims to uncover recurring patterns and trends that can provide valuable information for the formulation of policies and strategies pertaining to sustainable development on a global level. The study fills a significant gap in the knowledge on the ecological impact of different variables, providing a nuanced understanding of the interdependencies among these factors, thus guiding sustainable development strategies, and promoting global sustainability. The study utilizes quantile regression analysis, a nonparametric estimator, to estimate consistent coefficients. The statistical analysis reveals that FDI, urbanization, and GDP have statistically significant and positive effects on ecological footprints. Industrialization and renewable energy consumption show significant and negative relationships with ecological footprints. The findings of this study contribute to the understanding of the relationships among these variables and provide insight to inform policy and decision-making efforts focused on reducing ecological consequences and advancing sustainable development goals.

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Determinants of Ecological Footprint: A Quantile Regression Approach

Akyol Özcan

2024

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“…Existing studies on urban forests in Ghana have been limited to assessing the drivers of change, urban forest loss, benefits and challenges of urban forest, and urban green space planning and understanding the 'religious space' of the urban forest. (Cobbinah et al, 2023;Afuubi et al, 2020;Oppong et al, 2023;Okyerefo & Fiaveh, 2017;Tuffour-Mills et al, 2020). This gap in literature requires adequate examination to provide policymakers with adequate knowledge for informed decisionmaking.…”

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Institutional Arrangement for Urban Forest Management in Ghana: Assessing the Role of the Local Communities and Youths

Adzah

2024

Spr. J. Arts. Humanit. Soc. Sci.

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Sustainable management and conservation of urban forests are becoming increasingly important to achieve urban sustainability, thus requiring a unified stakeholder collaboration at different levels. Local communities and youth play essential roles in sustainable urban forest management. This study analyzed the institutional arrangement for urban forest management in Ghana and the involvement of local communities and youth. The research involved an in-depth analysis of environmental institutions in Ghana and used qualitative methods to explore community and youth roles in urban forest management. Findings revealed a lack of a specific institution spearheading urban forest management, leading to overlapping responsibilities and administrative conflicts. Despite their potential, local communities and youth are often excluded from urban forest planning and management, resulting in decreased ownership and misuse of urban forests. Recommendations include assigning clear roles to responsible institutions, designating a specific urban forest management body, and adopting a youth-focused participatory approach for effective management.

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The classified peri-urban forest of Kua from Burkina Faso must not be declassified for ecological reasons

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Densification of urban areas and rapid urbanization result in land scarcity in the Sahelian cities of West Africa. Therefore, urban greenspaces are increasingly coveted for socio-economic development. This is the case of the peri-urban forest of Kua in Burkina Faso which has been subject of controversies between ecologists and decision makers who intended to declassify this forest for hospital project. The lack of ecological evidence on this forest fueled the dichotomous conflicts between environment protection and urban planning. Hence, this study aimed to assess the ecological characteristics of the peri-urban forest of Kua. Dendrometric measurements of 2993 individuals were performed in 106 plots across the peri-urban forests of Kua and Dindéresso. We computed and compared tree diversity metrics, structural parameters and carbon stocks between the two forests. The findings revealed a γ–diversity of 40 woody species from 38 genera and 16 families in Kua forest. Through the diversity metrics, we found that the peri-urban forest of Kua exhibited lower tree diversity than the peri-urban forest of Dindéresso (p-value < 0.05). Similarly, tree density was significantly lower (p-value < 0.05) in Kua (212.446 ± 291.65 ind. ha−1) than in Dindéresso (378.461 ± 298.89 ind. ha−1). However, carbon stock was two times significantly higher (p-value < 0.05) in Kua (26.21 ± 31.27 Mg.ha−1) than in Dindéresso (13.389 ± 15.95 Mg.ha−1), highlighting the high potential of this forest in carbon sequestration. This study demonstrated that the peri-urban forest of Kua – despite its lower tree diversity and density – constitutes important carbon pools and sinks. Therefore, this forest must not be declassified, but should rather be reinforced through management plans and conservation actions. To sustain urban development, land management policies promoting the conservation of greenspaces are required to reduce biodiversity loss and carbon emissions in urban centers.

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Urbanization and urban forest loss: a spatial analysis of five metropolitan districts in Ghana

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Determinants of Ecological Footprint: A Quantile Regression Approach

Determinants of Ecological Footprint: A Quantile Regression Approach

Institutional Arrangement for Urban Forest Management in Ghana: Assessing the Role of the Local Communities and Youths

The classified peri-urban forest of Kua from Burkina Faso must not be declassified for ecological reasons

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