After generations of fire-suppression policy, Indigenous fire management (IFM) is being
reactivated as one way to mitigate wildfire in fire-prone ecosystems. Research has …

The knowledge, innovations, and practices of local and indigenous communities have
supported their forest-based livelihoods for countless generations. The role of traditional …

Forest fires may have beneficial effects ecologically, but can also be damaging to the overall
health and diversity of flora and fauna and may also result in loss of farm produce and …

Until 1983, uncontrolled wildfires were relatively uncommon especially in the forest zones of
Ghana. However, the period following the 1980s has seen a significant rise in wildfires, with …

Forest fires do not only destroy the forests, it endangers public health, disrupt socio-
economic activities, and contribute to greenhouse gas emission but do more harm than …

With 294 Gt of carbon stored in forest cover, 42 Gt in dead wood, and 324 Gt in soils and
litter, forests are a key source of the world's carbon (FAO, 2010). According to studies, the …

Until 1983 uncontrolled wildfires were uncommon, especially in the forest zones of Ghana.
Unfortunately early efforts at curbing wildfires did not place emphasis on stakeholder …

Achieving food security through productive agriculture depends on the sustainable
management of agroecosystems. However, there remains considerable uncertainty as to …

Forest resources of Ghana are very vital for the country's sustainable development and
several forestry initiatives have been executed to improve governance in the sector …

Fire use is integral to sustainable smallholder land use in much of sub-Saharan Africa, but
poor fire management practices—coupled with hotter and drier weather conditions—have …