The Compendium of Some Ghanaian Timber Species published by KWC, with funding support from the UKaid through the FGMC programme, is now available online.
The physical and technical properties of lesser-known and lesser-used timber species are not readily available even though they tend to be widely used. The gradual shortage and consequent increase in prices of wood from commonly known timber species on the Ghanaian market have presented further opportunities for end-users to be made aware of other wood options, comparable in quality and available for use.
This compendium offers a more visual and graphical approach to understanding the physical and technical properties of Ghanaian timber species, particularly the lesser used and lesser-known species. Disseminating technical information in this manner will facilitate effective knowledge uptake and application by wood users.
Even though this resource was primarily developed with the high volume timber consumers (HVTCs) in mind, its content and usage are relevant for all actors along the timber value chain, as well as academia. The book is useful for creating awareness, promoting the use of LUS and LKS as fit-for-purpose alternatives for wood and wood products, as well as expanding and diversifying market interest away from the commonly known or used and sometimes over-exploited timber species in Ghana.
This compendium was produced by KWC with funds from the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of UK, under the project “Building Capacities of Small-Medium Forest Enterprises to produce and Trade in legal timber in Ghana and Liberia – Phase II”.
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