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Sacred groves as potential ecotourism sites at Tolon and Diare in Northern Region, Ghana Tiimub, Benjamin Makimilua; Kuffour, Richard Amankwah; Tiimob, Richard Wonnsibe; Kuuyeni, Cletus Ankrah; Tiimob, Ernestina Laatman; Tiimob, Elisha Nyannube
Journal of Sustainable Tourism and Entrepreneurship Vol. 1 No. 3 (2020): March
Publisher : Goodwood Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/joste.v1i3.244

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Purpose: Relic plant communities commonly referred as “sacred groves” in Ghana and comparatively anywhere are ecologically, genetically important resources indigenously protected as “abodes of gods or ancestral habitats” through traditional or religious beliefs and taboos. This study mainly evaluated the potentials of sacred groves for development as tourist sites at Tolon and Diare in the Northern Region of Ghana. Research methodology: Data was collected using semi structured interview questionnaire aided by vegetation survey, observational field walk through the Jaagbo and Tindangung Sacred Groves to screen natural features of the destinations and determine its potential for ecotourism. Findings: Potential areas for visitor amateurism such as the wonderful baobab tree, crocodile pond, misty stone bird sanctuary, were identified in both groves. About 220 different species of plants were identified in the entire groves. The study further discovered that with effective management measures in place, the ecotourism potentials of these sacred groves will optimize if developed to attract visitors and generate income for sustainable socio-economic development of the adjoining communities in northern Ghana. Limitations: Although the target population was above 200 people, relatively small sample size (? 36%), could be chosen since the opinion leaders considered the groves as sacred and were less prepared to divulge information about them. Islam and Christianity rather counteracted certain beliefs of the traditional people who adopted local measures to enhance sustainability of these sites for ecotourism functions. Contribution: The study advocates the adoption of bylaws to promote sustainable management of the sacred groves for sustainable benefits. Keywords: Jaagbo, Tindangung, Sacred grove, Crocodile pond, Bird sanctuary, Traditional bylaws, Land use plan
Impact of community participation in adaptive wildlife resources management at Mole National Park, Ghana Tiimub, Benjamin Makimilua; Gbolo, Braimah; Tiimob, Richard Wonnsibe; Tiimob, Ernestina Laatman; Kumedzro, Vida; Tiimob, Elisha
Journal of Sustainable Tourism and Entrepreneurship Vol. 1 No. 2 (2019): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/joste.v1i2.245

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Purpose: Wildlife resources constitute indispensable nature’s strongholds for human livelihoods strategies in forest, savanna zones across Ghana and the worldwide although, it often engendered conflicts. Impact of community participation on adaptive wildlife resources management was strategically assessed at Mole National Park. Research methodology: 60 randomly selected park environs residents were interviewed for valid responses using semi-structured questionnaires. Findings: High wildlife products demand has transformed bush meat into lucrative business through poaching by thousands of youths and adults, causing habitat destruction and sharp wildlife population decline. Hunters, poachers, middlemen, restaurant operators constituted game-trade-market-value chain. Limitations: Funding subjectivity reduced scope of the study to only few communities in dry season. Temptation to reject the questionnaires on suspicion of force evacuation plots against some park adjoining villages was later refuted. Hence, recovery rate was 100%. Contribution: We recommend that Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission should strengthen synergies on community participation in adaptive wildlife management by coopting educational interventions that positively influence indigenous behaviors through seminars, workshops, face-to-face interactions. This will better define the rights, roles, responsibilities of key partners towards resolving communal wildlife conflicts. Keywords: Community participation, Wildlife management, Park sustainability, Poaching, Game-trade-market-value chain
Co-Authors Gbolo, Braimah Kuffour, Richard Amankwah Kumedzro, Vida Kuuyeni, Cletus Ankrah Tiimob, Elisha Tiimob, Elisha Nyannube Tiimob, Richard Wonnsibe Tiimub, Benjamin Makimilua