Climate Change and Its Impact on Ghana’s Tropical Forests: Insights from the Bobiri Reserve
A team of researchers is studying the Bobiri forest in Ghana to understand how climate change affects tree species through thermal imaging. Their research aims to inform tree-planting initiatives and enhance local scientific capacity amid significant forest loss in Ghana. The findings will also shape policies concerning biodiversity protection and climate adaptation.
Scientists are investigating how Ghana’s Bobiri forest reserve responds to extreme heat caused by climate change. Their use of thermal cameras measures the maximum temperatures experienced by various tree species, enabling analysis of their health and the overall forest ecosystem. The findings will guide Ghana’s tree-planting initiatives and aim to increase local scientific expertise, with aspirations to expand research to other regions in Ghana and beyond.
The research on the Bobiri forest underscores the critical role of forests in mitigating climate change effects and informs reforestation policies in Ghana. With a worrying trend of forest loss juxtaposed with a commitment to restore millions of hectares, the accuracy and specificity of data derived from local forest studies are essential. This collaboration between Ghanaian and British researchers aims to address both biodiversity and climate issues for improved environmental policy and forest management.
Original Source: dialogue.earth
