Dr. Winston Adams Asante

Senior Lecturer

Dept: Silviculture and Forest Management
Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources
JGK Owusu Complex
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Winston’s research interests include sustainable climate-smart interventions in the forest-agriculture mosaic landscapes and the application of ...~more

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Publications

    PEER REVIEWED ARTICLES                                                                           

    1. Effah, D., Bai, C., Asante, W. A., Quayeson, M. 2023. The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Coping with Extreme Weather - Induced Cocoa Supply Chain Risks. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management. 10.1109/TEM.2023.3289258. 

    2. Ashiagbor, G., Asante, W. A., Forkuo, E. K., Acheampong, E and Foli, G. Monitoring Cocoa Driven Deforestation: The Contexts of Encroachment and Land Use Policy Implications for Deforestation Free Cocoa in Ghana. Applied Geography 147: 102788. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apgeog.2022.102788

    3. Ashiagbor, G., Asare-Ansah, A. O., Laari, P. B. and Asante, W. A. 2022. Cashew Expansion Holds Potential for Carbon Stocks Enhancement in the Forest - Savanah Transitional Zone of Ghana. Land Use Policy (121). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landusepol.2022.106318 

    4. Kumi A. J., Ansong, M., Kyereh, B.,  and Asante, W., and. 2022. Soil Properties Mediated by topography Influence Carbon Stocks in Teak Plantation in the Moist Evergreen Forest of Ghana. International Journal of Forestry Research. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/6165758

    5. Asare, D., Ansong, M., Boateng Kyereh and Asante, W. 2022. Mining Methods Exert Differential Effects on Species Recruitment on Species Recruitment at Artisanal Small Scale Mining Sites in Ghana. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09434

    6. Ahmed Nsiah Bempah., Boateng Kyereh., Michael Ansong & Winston Asante. 2021. Debarking as a Control Method for Invasive Tree Species Management in Tropical Forests. Tropical Ecology, 63, 200 - 2008. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42965-021-00198-7

    7. Keith C Hamer, Michael A Sasu1, Linda Ofosuhene, Rebecca Asare, Benjamin Ossom, Catherine L Parr, Sarah Scriven, Winston Asante, Rosemary Addico, Jane K Hill. 2021. Proximity to forest mediates trade-offs between yields and biodiversity of birds in oil palm smallholdings. Biotropica. 53:6. 1498 – 1509. https://doi.org/10.1111/btp.12997

    8. Ajagun, E. O., Ashiagbor, G., Asante, W. A., Gyampoh, B. A., Obirikorang, K. A., and Acheampong, E. 2021. Cocoa Eats the Forest. Expansion of Cocoa into Food Croplands in the Juaboso District. Food Seceurity. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12571-021-01227-y

    9. Antobre, O. O., Duah-Gyamfi, A., Asante, W. A.,  Nsor, A. C., and Kyereh, B. 2021. Forest Recovery on Skid Trails and Felling Gaps Following Post-Decadal Selective Logging in a Moist Semi-Deciduous Forest in Ghana. Trees Forests and People. Volume 6, December 2021, 100152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tfp.2021.100152

    10. Ankomah F., Kyereh, B., Asante, W., and Ansong, M. 2021. Impelentation Gaps in Forest Management Prescriptions and Non-compliance in forest Regulations in Ghana. Case Study of Four Forest reserves. Environment Development and Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-021-01828-9

    11. Obirikorang KA, Sekey W, Gyampoh BA, Ashiagbor G and Asante W.  Aquaponics for Improved Food Security in Africa: A Review. Front. Sustain. Food Syst. 5:705549. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2021.705549

    12. George Ashiagbor., Winston Asante., Jonathan Quaye Ballard., Eric Forkuo., Emmanuel Acheampong & Ernest Foli. 2021. Mangrove Mapping using Sentinel-1 Data for Improved Decision Support on Sustainable Conservation and Restoration Interventions in the Keta Lagoon Complex Ramsar Site, Ghana. Marine and Freshwater Research. https://doi.org/10.1071/MF20105 

    13. Acheampong, B. E., Manu, Gordon., Asante, W. A., & Boateng, K. 2021. The Role of Urban Tropical Botanic Gardens in Biodiversity Conservation: An Example from KNUST Botanic Garden in Kumasi, Ghana. Biotripica. https://doi.org/10.1111/btp.12950

    14. Winston Adams Asante, Gabriel Ahoma , Benjamin Apraku Gyampoh., Boateng Kyereh., & Richard Asare. 2021. Upper Canopy Tree Crown Architecture and Its Implications for Shade in Cocoa Agroforestry Systems in The Western Region of Ghana. Trees, Forests and People (5), 100100, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tfp.2021.100100 

    15. Ahmed Nsiah Bempah., Boateng Kyereh., Michael Ansong & Winston Asante. 2021. The impacts of invasivetrees on the structure and composition of tropical forests show some consistent patterns but many are context dependent. Biol Invasions. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-020-02442-y

    16. Jones Agyei Kumi, Boateng Kyereh ,Michael Ansong ,  Winston Asante. 2021. Influence of management practices on stand biomass, carbon stocks and soil nutrient variability ofteak  plantations  in  a  dry  semi-deciduous  forest  in  Trees, Forests and People, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tfp.2020.100049 

    17. Ashiagbor, G., Forkuo, E. K., Asante, W. A., Acheampong, E. Quaye-Ballard, J. A., Boamah, P., Yakubu, M and Foli, G. 2020. Pixel-based and Object Oriented Approaches in Segregating Cocoa from Forests in the Juaboso Bia Landscape of Ghana. Remote Sensing Application: Society and Environment. Volume 19, 100349. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsase.2020.100349

    18. Asare, A., Asante, W. A., Owusu – Prempeh, N., Frimpong, E. P., & Adusu, D. 2020. Comparative Analysis of Understorey Floristic Diversity and Carbon Stocks in Poorly and Intensively Managed Tectona grandis Plantations. International Journal of Forestry Research. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8868824

    19. Moutouama, F. T., Kyereh, B., Asante, W. A., Biaou, H. S. S., Rayburn, A., & Natta, A. K. 2020. Land Use / Land Cover Change and Impact On Carbon Stocks In The Atacora Chain Of Mountains, A Biodiversity Hotspot In Benin (West Africa). Journal of Environment and Earth Science. Vol.10, No.6.

    20. Frank Ankomah, Boateng Kyereh, Michael Ansong, Winston Asante. 2020.  "Forest Management Regimes and Drivers of Forest Cover Loss in Forest Reserves in the High Forest Zone of Ghana", International Journal of Forestry Research, vol. 2020, Article ID 8865936, 14 pages.  https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8865936

    21. Ankomah, F., Kyereh, B. Asante, W., & Ansong, M. 2019. Patterns of Forest Cover Change and their association with Forest Management Regimes of Forest Reserves in the High Forest Zone of Ghana. Journal of Land Use Science. https://doi.org/10.1080/1747423X.2019.1665116

    22. Moutouama, F. T., Biaou2, S. S. H., Kyereh. B., Asante, W. A., and Natta, A. K. 2019. Factors Shaping Local Peoples’ Perception of Ecosystem Services in the Atacora Chain of Mountains, a Biodiversity Hotspot in Northern Benin. Journal of Enthnobiology and Ethnomedicine. 15:38. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-019-0317-0

    23. Benefoh, D. T., Villamor, G. B., Noordwijk, M. V., Borgemeister, C., Asante, W. A & Asubonteng, O. 2018. Assessing land-use typologies and change intensities in a structurally complex Ghanaian cocoa landscape. Applied Geography, 99. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apgeog.2018.07.027

    24. Djagbletey, G. D., Adu-Bredu, S., Duah-Gyamfi, A., Abeney, E. A., Asante, W. A., Acheampong, E., Addo-Danso, S., Ametsisti, G. K., Manu, E. A., Dabo, J. 2018. Floristic composition and carbon stocks of tree species of different conservation status following selective logging in a moist – semi deciduous forest in Ghana. Ghana Journal of Forestry, 34: 15 – 34

    25. Asante, Winston., Acheampong, Emmanuel., Edward Kyere and Boateng Kyereh. 2017. Farmers’ Perspectives On Climate Change Manifestations in Smallholder Cocoa Farms and Shifts in Landuse Systems in A Forest-Savannah Transitional Landscape. Land Use Policy. 66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landusepol.2017.05.010

    26. Winston Asante., Emmanuel Acheampong., Jacob Adda and Boateng Kyereh. 2017. The Implications of Land Tenure and Ownership Regimes on Sustainable Mangrove Management and Conservation in Two Ramsar Sites in Ghana. Forest Policy and Economics. 85P1. Pp 65 – 75.http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landusepol.2017.05.010 
          

    27. Asante, W. A., Dawoe, E., Acheampong, E., and Bosu, P. 2017. A New Perspective on Forest Definition and Shade Classification for REDD+ Interventions in Ghana’s Cocoa – Forest Mosaic Landscape. Ghana Journal of Forestry. Vol 33. Pp 1 – 15. A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON FOREST DEFINITION AND SHADE REGIMES FOR REDD+ INTERVENTIONS IN GHANA’S COCOA LANDSCAPE.pdf 

    28. Asare, R., Asare, R. A., Asante, W. A., Markussen, B., Ræbild, A. 2016. Influences of shading and fertilization on-farm yields of cocoa in Ghana. Experimental Agriculture. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0014479716000466 


    29. Dawoe, E., Asante, W. A., Acheampong, E., and Bosu, P. 2016. Shade Tree Diversity and Carbon Stocks in Theobroma cacao Agroforestry Systems. Implications for REDD+ Implementation in A West African Cocoa Landscape. Carbon Balance and Management. DOI: 10.1186/s13021-016-0061-x.

    30. Henry, M. Besnard, A.  Asante, W.A. Eshun, J. Adu-Bredu, S. Valentini, R. Bernoux, M. Saint-André, L. 2010. Wood density, phytomass variations within and among trees, and allometric equations in a tropical rainforest of Africa. Forest Ecology and Management . 260. 1375–1388. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2010.07.040 

    BOOKS

    1. Asante, W. A., Owusu, A. B., Kankam, S., Alorvor, V., and Kyereh, E. 2021. Does Tree Registration Provide a Feasible Opportunity for On-farm Tree Tenure Security in Cocoa Agroforestry Systems in Ghana? Solidaridad West Africa, Ghana. ISBN: 1548-556556-5662-4568

    2. Asante, W. A. & Acheampong, E. 2016. A Stakeholder Perspectives on Corruption Risks in Ghana’s REDD+. Transparency International/ Ghana Integrity Initiative. ISBN: 978 – 9988 – 2 – 3536 – 9

    3. Agyei, K., Agyeman, V. K., Asare, R. A. Asante, W. A., Benefor, D. T., Blaser, J., Damyag, L., Deppeler, A., Feurer, M., Foli, E. G., Heeb, L., Kofie, W., Klosner, M., Kyereh, B., Kwakye, Y., and Oduro, K. A. 2014. Redd+ in Agricultural Landscapes: Evidence from Ghana’s REDD+ Process. Bern University of Applied Sciences, School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences, HAFL. CSIR – Forestry Research Institute of Ghana. ISBN: 978-9988-2-0238-5

     

    BOOK CHAPTERS

    1. Foli, E. G., Amoako, K. K., Flafe, C., Amoako, J., Mohammed, Y., Affum-Baffoe, K., Zomozoro, C., Asante, W. A., Asubongteng, K. O., Mensah, F., Benefor, D. T., Fredua, K. B., Ottou, R. 2018. Agriculture Forestry and Other Land Use Sector. In Pwamang, J. A. and Appah-Sampong, E. 2018. Ghana’s Second Biennial Update Report. Environmental Protection Agency – Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation. Government of Ghana. http://www.epa.gov.gh/epa/sites/default/files/downloads/publications/Second%20Biennial%20Update%20Report.pdf
    1. Kwakye, Y., Amoako, K. K., Mohammed, Y., Affum-Baffoe, K., Asante, W. A., Asubongteng, K., Agyei, K., Jengre, N. B. 2015. National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report: 2014 National Carbon Accounting. Environmental Protection Agency – Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation. Government of Ghana. ISBN_9988-557-26-4
    1. Kotoe, L., Bempah, J., Benefor, D., Acquah-Hayfron, W., Amoako, K., Kwakye, Y., Asante, W. A., Amankwa, K., Amoah, S. 2015. National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory. In Amlalo, S. D & Oppong-Boadi, K. Y. 2015. Ghana’s Third National Communication Report to the UNFCCC. 2015 Climate Change Report. Environmental Protection Agency – Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation. Government of Ghana. ISBN_9988-557-38-8.

     

     

    ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

     

    1. Asante, W., Kyereh, B., Ahoma, G., Gyampoh, B., and Asare, R. 2019. Shade Implications of Upper Canopy Tree Crown Architecture in Cocoa Agroforestry Systems in the Western region of Ghana. In Book of Abstracts 4thWorld Conference on Agroforestry, Strengthening Links between Science, Soceity and Policy, 20 – 22 May, 2019, Montpeillier, France. pp 76.  

    2. Asante W., Kyereh B., Gyampoh B., Echeruo J., and Neequaye T. Gender perspectives of climate change adaptation in smallholder cocoa systems in the Techiman municipality of Ghana. 2019. In Book of Abstracts 4th World Conference on Agroforestry, Strengthening Links between Science, Soceity and Policy, 20 – 22 May, 2019, Montpeillier, France. pp 219.

    3. Asante, W. A., Dwamena, E., and Jengre, N. 2014. Land Use Carbon Stocks and Soil Nutrient Dynamics Associated with Oil Palm Cultivation in the High Forest Zone of Ghana. In Book of Abstracts First National Forestry Conference, The Contribution of Forests to Ghana’s Economic Development. 16 – 18th September, 2014, Kumasi. Pp 6.

    4. Asante, W., Jengre, N., Asare, R. A., and Mason, J. 2014. Mangrove Carbon Stocks and Soil Nutrient Dynamics in the Greater Amanzule Wetlands: Opportunities for Climate Change Mitigation in Ghana. In Book of Abstracts First National Forestry Conference, The Contribution of Forests to Ghana’s Economic Development. 16 – 18th September, 2014, Kumasi. Pp 7.

     

    TECHNICAL REPORTS

     

    1. Olivia Agbenyegah and Winston Asante. 2022. Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation System through Locally Based Agents. International Cocoa Initiative.

    2. Winston Asante. 2021. Assessing the Linkages and Impacts of Covid – 19 on Climate Change and the Achievement of the NDC Targets in Ghana. Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation.

    3. George Ashiagbor, Winston Asante, Kyereh Boateng, Mohammed Yakubu & Emily Callagher. 2021. Land Use and Land Cover Mapping of Kwaebibirem Municipality and Atiwa West District, Ghana. Governing Multi-Functional Landscape Project. Centre for International Forestry Research. Kenya.

    4. Winston Asante, George Ashiagbor & Edward Kyere. 2020. LANDSCAPE STUDY: Ahafo-Ano Atwima-Mponua Atwima-Nwabiagya Hotspot Intervention Area (HIA). IDH Sustainable Trade Initiative – Barry Callebaut.
    5. Acheampong, E., Dawoe, E. L. K., Bosu, P. and Asante, W. A. 2014. Moving Forward with REDD+ in Ghana. Shade systems, Crown Cover, Carbon stocks and Socio-Economic Dynamics of Smallholder Cocoa Agroforestry Systems in Ghana. SNV- REAP. Ghna.http://theredddesk.org/sites/default/files/resources/pdf/snv_reap_ghana_lr_singlepages_1.pdf

    6. Asante W. A., Dwamena, E & Jengre, N. 2014. Landuse and carbon stocks dynamics associated with oil palm cultivation in the High Forest Zone of Ghana. Technical report, Solidaridad West Africa and Nature Conservation Research Center. Ghana.

    7. Asante, W. A. & Tutu, D. B. 2014. Potential REDD+ project types in off-reserve areas, agroforests and secondary forests in various ecological zones of Ghana. Working paper. “REDDES” Project. CSIR – Forestry Research Institute of Ghana, Ghana. http://www.itto.int/files/itto_project_db_input/3046/Technical/RED-PD093-12Rev.3(F)_Progress-Report%2031-Jan-2014%20Annex6-REDD-Project-Types.pdf

    8. Getu, Z., Tadesse, W. G. & Asante, W. A. Forest Carbon Stocks Assessment Manual for REDD+ Implementation in Ethiopia. Farm Africa – SOS Sahel, OFWE.

    9. Asante, W. A., Anim, E & Asare, R. A. 2012. Institutional Innovations in African Smallholder Carbon Projects: Case study of Cocoa Carbon Initiative. CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS). Copenhagen, Denmark

    10. Asare, R.A., Asante, W. A., Tutu, D.B., Malhi, Y., Saatchi, S.S., Jengre, N. 2012. The Biomass Map of Ghana: Using Carbon Maps for REDD+. Working paper. Ghana Carbon Map Project. Nature Conservation Research Centre, Accra, Ghana; Forest Trends, Washington, D.C. http://www.forest trends.org/publications/ghanabiomassmap/pdf

    11. Asante, W. A. & Jengre, N. 2012. Mangrove biomass and soil nutrients dynamics in the Amanzuri and Ankobra wetlands, South Western Ghana. Technical Report Coastal Resources Center, Ghana.

    12. Asante, W. A. & Jengre, N. 2012. Carbon stocks and soil nutrients dynamics in peat swamp forests in the Amansuri and Ankobra wetlands, South Western Ghana. Technical Report Coastal Resources Center, Ghana.

    13. Gyampoh, B. A and Asante, W. A. Mapping and Documenting Indigenous Knowledge in Climate Change Adaptation in Ghana. Technical Report. Recovery Program Support to Northern Ghana-UNDP/NADMO and African Adaptation Program – UNDP /Environmental Protection Agency.

    14. Gyampoh, B. A., Asante W. A., La Rose, D. J, Adu-Acheampong, Gl., Assimeng, T and Gyamfi, A.O. 2011. Atlas of Indigenous Knowledge in Climate Change Adaptation in Six Selected Districts in Ghana. Recovery Program Support to Northern Ghana-UNDP/NADMO and African Adaptation Program – UNDP /Environmental Protection Agency.

    15. Asante, W. A. 2009. The role of post-logging forest treatments in a climate change era. Carbo Africa newsletter. Special issue. Number 8. FAO. Rome. http://www.carboafrica.net/downs/newsletters/08Carboafrica_Newsletter_09-2009.pdf

    16. Asante W. A., E. A. Abeney., K. W. Adam., E. Yeboah., M. Henry. 2009. Impact of soil scarification on soil compaction and regeneration following selective logging: implications for climate change adaptation in Ghana. Conference proceeding. Global change in Africa: Projections, mitigation and adaptation, International conference. Cologne, Germany. 2nd – 4th June, 2009.

    17. Henry, M., A, Salis., Asante, W. A. 2009. Manuel d’appui à la réalisation de projets de boisement et reboisement dans le cadre du Mécanisme de Développement Propre : Et analyse du potentiel pour le développement forestier durable au Burkina Faso. IUCN. Burkina Faso.

    18. Asante W. A., E. A. Abeney., K. W. Adam., E. Yeboah., M. Henry. 2009. Soil Nutrient Status in Three Soil Disturbance Types: Implications for Forest Recovery Following Selective Logging in a Moist Evergreen Forest of Ghana. Poster accepted. XIII World Forestry Congress. 18-23 October, 2009. Buenos Aires, Argentina. http://www.wfc2009.org/en/programa/pdf/poster_session_day19.pdf

    19. Henry, M., Gineste, M., Martel, S., Asante, W.A., Adu-Bredu, S., Saint-André, L. 2009. Impact of forest degradation caused by selective logging on carbon stocks in a wet evergreen forest of Ghana. Paper presented, XIII World Forestry Congress, 18 – 23 October 2009. Buenos Aires, Argentina. http://www.cfm2009.org/es/programapost/resumenes/resumenesen.asp?offset=265

    20. Asante, W. A. Soil Seed Bank Studies of Ceiba pentandra. BSc. Thesis. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Kumasi. Ghana.

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