Digitization of indigenous traditional knowledge on forest foods and medicine
Item
Title
Digitization of indigenous traditional knowledge on forest foods and medicine
Date
2018
Language
english
Abstract
This paper discusses the digitization of indigenous knowledge on forest foods and medicine for the effective
management of Ghana’s forest resources. The paper is based on a survey conducted in nine communities in
Ghana where primary data were obtained from 606 respondents using in-depth face-to-face interviews. The
aim of the study was to assess what knowledge local communities had about products of the forest especially
indigenous forest foods and medicine. The findings reveal that local communities have an in-depth knowledge
of indigenous forest foods and medicines. They are conversant with what foods and medicines are available in
the forests, how they are consumed and when they mature. The study reveals that consumption of indigenous
forest foods is on the decline, while the use of traditional medicine is on the ascendancy. The study
recommends the promulgation of laws and legal instruments to protect communities from bio-piracy.
management of Ghana’s forest resources. The paper is based on a survey conducted in nine communities in
Ghana where primary data were obtained from 606 respondents using in-depth face-to-face interviews. The
aim of the study was to assess what knowledge local communities had about products of the forest especially
indigenous forest foods and medicine. The findings reveal that local communities have an in-depth knowledge
of indigenous forest foods and medicines. They are conversant with what foods and medicines are available in
the forests, how they are consumed and when they mature. The study reveals that consumption of indigenous
forest foods is on the decline, while the use of traditional medicine is on the ascendancy. The study
recommends the promulgation of laws and legal instruments to protect communities from bio-piracy.
Collection
Citation
“Digitization of indigenous traditional knowledge on forest foods and medicine,” CSIRSpace, accessed December 23, 2024, http://cspace.csirgh.com/items/show/1840.