Study site communities in Talensi district with information on initial dates of FMNR implementation, site characterizations, and a brief characterization of livelihood bases for each community.
| Community | Initial Date of FMNR Implementation | Site Characterization | Livelihood Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namoligo | 2009 | Rural | Farming, livestock production, mining at the nearby concessions, small-scale artisanal mining, shea production, labor migration to towns in southern Ghana |
| Winkogo | 2015 | Peri-urban | Farming (including dry season vegetable farming), livestock production, basket weaving, shea production, trade and informal wage labor in Bolgatanga Town, labor migration to towns in southern Ghana |
| Duusi | 2018 | Very rural | Farming, livestock production, shea processing, small-scale artisanal mining, shea production, labor migration to towns in southern Ghana |