Sustainable Village Resources – Savanna Restoration & Community Development in Ghana
- Climate Zones
- Tropical savanna.
- Regenerative Focus
- Ecosystem restoration, sustainable agroforestry, biodiversity conservation.
About this land node
Sustainable Village Resources regenerates savanna ecosystems in northern Ghana through reforestation, sustainable agriculture, and community enterprise development, linking land restoration with cultural heritage and digital market access.
Overview
- Project Vision
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To regenerate savanna ecosystems and foster sustainable livelihoods.
- Project Purpose
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Restore degraded savanna lands and support local livelihoods by integrating tree planting, sustainable farming, and fair‑trade value chains that enhance climate resilience and financial inclusion.
- Project Title
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Sustainable Village Resources
- Political Location
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Savanna Region, Ghana
Ecology & biodiversity
- Biodiversity context
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Near Mole National Park, part of Ghana’s biodiversity.
- Ecological corridors
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Links Mole National Park to Bui National Park.
- Natural boundaries
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Within the Black Volta River basin and northern savanna plains.
- Ecosystem unity
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Tropical savanna mosaic connecting grasslands, river valleys, and seasonal wetlands to sustain wildlife and agroforestry.
Climate & water
- Climate Zones
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Tropical savanna.
- Rainfall patterns
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Rainy season Apr–Oct (~200 mm/month peak); dry season Nov–Mar.
- Average Rainfall
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1,000–1,200 mm/year
- Temperature Extremes
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22°C to 34°C
- Average Temperature
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28°C average
- Watershed
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Black Volta River watershed feeding into the Gulf of Guinea.
- Nearby water bodies
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≈10 km to Black Volta River; ≈100 km to Lake Volta
Land & terrain
- Elevation & slope
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200–400 m; flat to gently rolling.
- Landforms
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Savanna plains and small hills.
- Soil Types
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Sandy-loam soils of low fertility; enhanced through agroforestry and organic mulching.
- Soil health
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Low organic matter, improving with reforestation.
- Erosion risk
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Moderate risk due to overgrazing; mitigated by tree planting and managed grazing.
- Renewable resource potential
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Solar energy, biomass, water harvesting.
People & history
- Land Acknowledgements
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Honours Dagomba people’s knowledge and stewardship.
- Recent land history
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Overgrazed and deforested land now regenerating.
Regenerative practice
- Regenerative Focus
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Ecosystem restoration, sustainable agroforestry, biodiversity conservation.
- Regenerative Methodologies
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Reforestation, agroforestry, water harvesting, community governance.
- Environmental objectives
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Enhance biodiversity, revive soil health, restore ecosystems.
- Community objectives
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Provide climate-resilient incomes, capacity-building, and equitable markets.
- Community engagement
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Workshops, eco‑tours, shea cooperative training.
- Economic Model
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Donations, eco‑tourism, shea product sales.
Impact
- Expressed Impact
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Restored 150 ha, increased biodiversity by 10%, trained 200+ locals.
- Key impact metrics
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Ha reforested, biodiversity increase, community members trained.
Visiting & links
- Nearest urban centres
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≈50 km from Tamale.
- Website
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https://www.ecosystemrestorationcommunities.org/community/sustainable-village-resources-ghana/
- Social media
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https://www.instagram.com/ecorestorationcommunities
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