Dr. Winston Adams Asante

Senior Lecturer

Dept: Silviculture and Forest Management
Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources
JGK Owusu Complex
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    PEER REVIEWED ARTICLES                                                                           

    1. Abdulai, I., Hoffmann, M., Kahiluoto, H., Dippold, M. A., Ahmed, M. A., Asare, R., Asante, W. A. & Rötter, R. P. (2025). Functional groups of leaf phenology are key to build climate-resilience in cocoa agroforestry systems. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 379, 109363.

    2. Ashiagbor, G., Quarshie, V., Inusah, S. S., Essah, I. S., Abubakar, S. A., Tetteh, E. N. & Asante, W. A. (2024). Assessing land use change from food crop lands to rubber in Ghana's Ellembelle District: Implications for food self-sufficiency. Scientific African, 26, e02433.

    3. Asare, D., Ansong, M., Asante, W. A., & Kyereh, B., (2024). Impact of different illegal artisanal small-scale mining techniques on soil properties in a major mining landscape in Ghana. Environmental Challenges, 17, 101008.

    4. Asare, D., Ansong, M., Kyereh, B., Damptey, F. G., & Asante, W. A. (2024). Contribution of early succession regeneration plants to heavy metal remediation in abandoned Artisanal small-scale mining sites in Ghana.Scientific African, 24, e02249.

    5. Effah, D., Bai, C., Asante, W. A., & Quayson, M. (2023). The role of artificial intelligence in coping with extreme weather-induced cocoa supply chain risks.IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management.

    6. Ashiagbor, G., Asante, W. A., Forkuo, E. K., Acheampong, E., & Foli, E. (2022). Monitoring cocoa-driven deforestation: The contexts of encroachment and land use policy implications for deforestation free cocoa supply chains in Ghana.Applied Geography, 147, 102788.

    7. Ashiagbor, G., Asare-Ansah, A. O., Laari, P. B., & Asante, W. A. (2022). Cashew expansion holds potential for carbon stocks enhancement in the forest-savannah transitional zone of Ghana.Land Use Policy, 121, 106318.

    8. Kumi, J. A., Ansong, M., Asante, W. A., & Kyereh, B. (2022). Soil properties mediated by topography influence carbon stocks in a teak plantation in the deciduous forest zone of Ghana.International Journal of Forestry Research, 2022(1), 6165758.

    9. Asare, D., Ansong, M., Kyereh, B., Damptey, F. G., & Asante, W. A. (2022). Mining methods exert differential effects on species recruitment at artisanal small-scale mining sites in Ghana.Heliyon, 8(5).

    10. Bempah, A. N., Kyereh, B., Ansong, M., & Asante, W. A. (2022). Debarking as a control method for invasive tree species management in tropical forests.Tropical Ecology, 63(2), 200-208.

    11. Hamer, K. C., Sasu, M. A., Ofosuhene, L., Asare, R., Ossom, B., Parr, C. L., Sceiven, S. A., Asante, W. A., Addico, R., & Hill, J. K. (2021). Proximity to forest mediates trade-offs between yields and biodiversity of birds in oil palm smallholdings.Biotropica, 53(6), 1498-1509.

    12. Ajagun, E. O., Ashiagbor, G., Asante, W. A., Gyampoh, B. A., Obirikorang, K. A., & Acheampong, E. (2021). Cocoa eats the food: expansion of cocoa into food croplands in the Juabeso District, Ghana.Food Security, 1-20.

    13. Antobre, O. O., Gyamfi, A. D., Asante, W. A., Nsor, C. A., & 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, 6, 100152.

    14. Ankomah, F., Boateng, K., Asante, W. A., & Ansong, M. (2022). Implementation gaps in forest management prescriptions and noncompliance in forest regulations in Ghana: Case study of four forest reserves.Environment, Development and Sustainability, 24(7), 9355-9379.

    15. Obirikorang, K. A., Sekey, W., Gyampoh, B. A., Ashiagbor, G., & Asante, W. A. (2021). Aquaponics for improved food security in Africa: A review.Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 5, 705549.

    16. Ashiagbor, G., Asante, W. A., Quaye-Ballard, J. A., Forkuo, E. K., Acheampong, E., & Foli, E. (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, 72(11), 1588-1601.

    17. Acheampong, E. B., Manu, G., Asante, W. A., & Kyere, B. (2021). The role of urban tropical botanic gardens in biodiversity conservation: An example from the KNUST botanic garden in Kumasi, Ghana.Biotropica, 53(4), 1109-1120.

    18. Asante, W. A., Ahoma, G., Gyampoh, B. A., Kyereh, B., & Asare, R. (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.

    19. Bempah, A. N., Kyereh, B., Ansong, M., & Asante, W. A. (2021). The impacts of invasive trees on the structure and composition of tropical forests show some consistent patterns but many are context dependent.Biological Invasions, 23(4), 1307-1319.

    20. Kumi, J. A., Kyereh, B., Ansong, M., & Asante, W. A. (2021). Influence of management practices on stand biomass, carbon stocks and soil nutrient variability of teak plantations in a dry semi-deciduous forest in Ghana.Trees, Forests and People, 3, 100049.

    21. Ashiagbor, G., Forkuo, E. K., Asante, W. A., Acheampong, E., Quaye-Ballard, J. A., Boamah, P., ... & Foli, E. (2020). Pixel-based and object-oriented approaches in segregating cocoa from forest in the Juabeso-Bia landscape of Ghana.Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment, 19, 100349.

    22. Asare, A., Asante, W. A., Owusu-Prempeh, N., Opuni Frimpong, E., & 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, 2020(1), 8868824.

    23. Moutouama, F. T., Samadori, B. K., Asante, W. A., Biaou, S. H., & Natta, A. P. R. 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).J Environ Earth Sci, 10, 153-66.

    24. Ankomah, F., Kyereh, B., Ansong, M., & Asante, W. A., (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, 2020(1), 8865936.

    25. 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, 14(3), 242-257.

    26. Moutouama, F. T., Biaou, S. S. H., Kyereh, B., Asante, W. A., & Natta, A. K. (2019). Factors shaping local people’s perception of ecosystem services in the Atacora Chain of Mountains, a biodiversity hotspot in northern Benin.Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine, 15, 1-10.

    27. Benefoh, D. T., Villamor, G. B., van Noordwijk, M., Borgemeister, C., Asante, W. A., & Asubonteng, K. O. (2018). Assessing land-use typologies and change intensities in a structurally complex Ghanaian cocoa landscape.Applied Geography, 99, 109-119.

    28. Djagbletey, G. D., Adu-Bredu, S., Duah-Gyamfi, A., Abeney, E. A., Asante, W. A., Akyeampong, E., ... & Amponsah, J. O. (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 J. Forestry, 34(1), 15-34.

    29. Asante, W. A., Acheampong, E., Kyereh, E., & Kyereh, B. (2017). Farmers’ perspectives on climate change manifestations in smallholder cocoa farms and shifts in cropping systems in the forest-savannah transitional zone of Ghana.Land use policy, 66, 374-381.

    30. Asante, W. A., Acheampong, E., Boateng, K., & Adda, J. (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, 85, 65-75.

    31. Asante, W. A., Dawoe, E., Acheampong, E., & Bosu, P. P. (2017). A New Perspective on Forest Definition and Shade Regimes for Redd+ Interventions in Ghana’s Cocoa Landscape. Ghana Journal of Forestry.

    32. Asare, R., Asare, R. A., Asante, W. A., Markussen, B. O., & Ræbild, A. (2017). Influences of shading and fertilization on on-farm yields of cocoa in Ghana.Experimental Agriculture, 53(3), 416-431.

    33. Dawoe, E., Asante, W. , Acheampong, E., & Bosu, P. (2016). Shade tree diversity and aboveground carbon stocks in Theobroma cacao agroforestry systems: implications for REDD+ implementation in a West African cacao landscape.Carbon balance and management, 11, 1-13.

    34. Henry, M., Besnard, A., Asante, W. A., Eshun, J., Adu-Bredu, S., Valentini, R., ... & 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(8), 1375-1388.

     

    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. A., 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. A., 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. A., 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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