What should be done pending the carrying out of a comprehensive research ? There are two options : 



• A moratorium might be placed on commercial scale harvesting of the Allanblackia nuts before 

 results of the research is known; or 



• Some forest ecosystems rich in Allanblackia might be set aside pending more knowledge through 

 research. 



It is urgent that a fiill research programme be conducted to generate the necessary knowledge on the 

 impact on wildlife, of removal from forest ecosystem oi Allanblackia fruits, at a commercial scale.. 

 Research is also needed to make adequate recommendations about alternative fruit removal strategies 

 and/or feasibility of developing plantations of Allanblackia for commercial purposes. 



References 



Amanor, K., Ghansah W., Hawthorne, W.D., Smith, G. (Nov 2003). Best practices guidelines (for 



discussions) 



Dawson I, (2006). Novella Project Baseline elements: a review (unpublished). 



lUCN (2005). Allanblackia; standard setting and sustainable supply chain management. Project 



document 



Kyeretwie A. Opoku, (2006). Allanblackia: standard setting and sustainable supply chain , 



management project: Legal and Institutional aspects. Final report 



Nyame K. S. (2006). Allanblackia oil: supporting local livelihoods and conservation in Ghana. 



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