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by Katharine Vincent<\/em><\/p>\n

The Volta delta in Ghana is a challenging place to live. Since the construction of the Volta dam at Akosombo, the regulation of downstream river flows have affected fish spawning and migration patterns, and the reduced likelihood of flooding affects the suitability of floodplain land for agriculture. Mangrove cultivation and harvesting is being promoted by the government as a sustainable livelihood for delta inhabitants. The wood is traded, used for construction, and popular for smoking fish. A new short film<\/a>, produced by Klaus Wohlmann<\/a> with the DECCMA team, outlines this activity.<\/p>\n

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Mangrove forestry (photo: Klaus Wohlmann)<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

by Katharine Vincent The Volta delta in Ghana is a challenging place to live. Since the construction of the Volta dam at Akosombo, the regulation of downstream river flows have affected fish spawning and migration patterns, and the reduced likelihood of flooding affects the suitability of floodplain land for agriculture. 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