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I wish to express my sincere thanks to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for the opportunity provided for me to develop the ideas expressed in this document. My sincere thanks go to El Hadji Sène, Chief, FORC, Forestry Department. FAO Rome, and Mr C. de Greling, FAO, Rome, for the excellent support and encouragement given to me during the preparation of the document, particularly during the two weeks spent in the FAO library in Rome.
El Hadji Sène's contribution m helping to access most pertinent FAO documentation, especially on food security, is also gratefully acknowledged. My special thanks go to my husband and colleague, Dr Chris Gordon, for his immense assistance in the literature search and for making the figures. Lastly, but not the least, acknowledge the support of Dr Emmanuel Asibey, former head of the Ghana Forestry Commission, who introduced me to this area of study and who encouraged me to take on this particular assignment. v