© 2026 KNUST Research Atlas. All rights reserved.

Back to Search
Profile photo of Nat Owusu-Prempeh

Nat Owusu-Prempeh

Forest Resources Technology

View Official KNUST Profile

About

Dr. Owusu-Prempeh is a vibrant Natural Resource Scientist with expertise in Geo-information management, land use and climate change. He joined the Faculty of Forest Resources Technology in 2008 and had been a Lecturer at the department of Land Reclamation and Rehabilitation. He has ample experience with both the forests and Savannah land ecosystems particularly; the dynamics of the land use/land cover types within these major ecological zones in Ghana. He obtained his Ph.D. in Climate Change and Land use from the KNUST, under the West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL).

Research Summary

(inferred from publications by AI)

The researcher has conducted extensive studies focusing on land use, ecosystem services, soil health, biodiversity, and environmental impacts. Their work spans multiple domains, including forest management, agriculture, mining, and fishery practices, all grounded in field observations and statistical analyses. Key themes include the ecological consequences of farming systems, soil carbon dynamics, and the resilience of protected habitats. By examining specific ecosystems like forests, croplands, and mining sites, the researcher has contributed to understanding how land management practices affect local communities and their environments. Their research emphasizes the importance of conservation efforts in mitigating habitat disruption and improving water and nutrient cycling, while also addressing the ecological risks associated with resource extraction. Through interdisciplinary approaches, including remote sensing and spatial analysis, the researcher has provided valuable insights into sustainable development strategies that enhance ecosystem services in Ghana.

Research Themes

All Papers

Monitoring Land Cover changes in the tropical high forests using multi-temporal remote sensing and spatial analysis techniques(2019)
Effects of commercial farming on livelihoods and woody species in the Mion district, Ghana(2023)
Estimating the Extent of Degradation in the Bounfum Forest Reserve, Ghana, Using Historical Remotely Sensed Data and Landscape Fragmentation Indices(2017)
Variability in forest tree species composition and diversity in different aged cocoa agroforests of Ghana(2023)
Estimating the “Forgone” ESVs for Small-Scale Gold Mining Using Historical Image Data(2017)
Monitoring and Simulation of Land-Use Changes in the Bosomtwe District of Ghana Based on CA-Markov Model(2022)
Comparative Analysis of Understorey Floristic Diversity and Carbon Stocks in Poorly and Intensively Managed <i>Tectona grandis</i> Plantations(2020)
Floral diversity and carbon stocks and of protected forest ecosystem: A case of UENR’s Bat Sanctuary, Sunyani, Ghana(2017)
Assessment of soil fertility status in cotton-based cropping systems in Cote d’Ivoire(2022)
Local Cotton Farmers’ Perceptions of Climate Change Events and Adaptations Strategies in Cotton Basin of Cote d&amp;#39;Ivoire(2022)
Drivers of Smallholder Plantation Forestry in the Tano North District of Ghana(2020)
Assessment of soil carbon dioxide efflux from contrasting land uses in a semi-arid savannah ecosystem, northeastern Ghana (West Africa)(2024)
Abundance and Diversity of Trees Species Under Different Land Uses in the Sudan Savannah Ecological Zone of Ghana, West Africa(2021)
The Hydraulic Conductivity of Soils under Continuous Maize (Zea May) Cultivation(2015)
Assessing the Potential Ecological Risks of a 12-Year Old Reclaimed Post-Mined Site for Agricultural Land-Use(2018)
Fish Community Assemblages of Mining-Impacted Freshwaters at Prestea, Ghana(2018)
Assessment of the Structural Parameters of Vitellaria Paradoxa Cf. Gaertn. and Parkia Biglobosa (Jacq.) Benth. to Disturbance-Related Drivers in Mole National Park and Pack Adjacent Communities, in Ghana’s Savannah Region(2025)
Assessment of the Structural Parameters of Vitellaria Paradoxa Cf. Gaertn. and Parkia Biglobosa (Jacq.) Benth. to Disturbance-Related Drivers in Mole National Park and Pack Adjacent Communities, in Ghana’s Savannah Region(2025)

Collaboration Network

3fe1bef4-7551-44bf-b530-ed6e30badf62
Research Collaboration Map
Collaboration Frequency
Less
More

About This Profile

This profile is generated from publicly available publication metadata and is intended for research discovery purposes. Themes, summaries, and trajectories are inferred computationally and may not capture the full scope of the lecturer's work. For authoritative information, please refer to the official KNUST profile.