Perceptions of urban land use and degradation of water bodies in Kumasi, Ghana

摘要: Abstract The availability of freshwater is vital not only for the survival human race, but also ecosystems upon which humans depend a number services. However, with rapid urbanization and associated land uses there increasing degradation water bodies, especially in developing world. In sub-Saharan African cities, it well known from literature that lack appropriate use regulations, low compliance to existing enforcement are enhancing bodies. little about how urban residents perceive body degradation. Relying on data collected through semi-structured interviews transect walks, this study investigates perceptions knowledge poor community an affluent Kumasi, Ghana. demonstrates both communities have good degradation, richer than community. limited estate development exert impacts recommends education stakeholder participation (community involvement) should constitute key components any environmental regulations policies aimed at protecting