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Human-caused effect on tree health and growth condition of five commercial trees in the savanna wood lands, Tamale-Ghana
(nternational Journal of Research in Engineering and Innovation, 2018) Kwaku, Antwi; Abdul, Aziz Abubakari; Delle Domekyiir Desire; Tampori, Gbapenuo Enoch
This research assessed the extent of human activities which cause injuries and wounds to trees and their effects on the growth of five commercial trees in the savanna wood lands (Tamale metropolis). The study was conducted in six (6) suburbs within two sub metros; Tamale Central (Aboabo, Zogbeli and Sabonjida) and Tamale South (Lamashegu, Vittin and Kalpohini) in the Tamale metropolitan in the Northern region of Ghana. Descriptive social survey was designed to portray accurate profile of persons, events and situations. A triangular methodology comprising of questionnaire, interview and observation technique was employed in gathering the needed data. For basic data collection, systematic random sampling was used to select sample of 376 respondents from the six suburbs in the metropolis. There was general assertion that state authorities and residents do not protect the trees especially those in the principal streets of the metropolis. This affected their growth led to the death of many. Educating residents and critically regulating the activities of advertising companies in the metropolis may significantly reduce injuries and wounds of trees