Case Study
Palm oil - Western Region, Ghana
Model: Production company as Implementing Entity Key stakeholders: Production company. Rainforest Alliance – SHARP Regional Focal Point. Commissioned agents dealing directly with independent smallholders. No. of participating SHs: c. 300 Priority risks: Risk of conversion to agriculture of tree cover outside PA’s which may have conservation value, including use of fire for land preparation. Proximity of plantations to forest reserves, rivers and streams important for local communities and ancient burial grounds, shrines and sacred forests. Priority farmer needs: Ability to assess risk to HCVs when planning expansion. Change realised: Support for farmers to work together in groups for training, access to services and shared learning. Knowledge of good agronomic practices and improved