Part of a set of 22 British Official photographs (reference numbers DW 411-432).

In parts of the Northern Territories examples of what is probably general malnutrition and deficiency diseases are rife. This is caused by advanced soil exhaustion and extremely poor crop yield. Migration is now in progress from these areas - unfortunately to areas which are already over-populated. This has happened in the past over large areas as is evidenced by deserted and ruined compounds in the areas of the extreme north. This depression is taking place chiefly on the fringe of the densely populated areas. With migration and consequent increases of the already populated areas the process is likely to become more rapid unless provision is made for forced migration, and forest reserves created around the water sheds, whilst at the same time improving the agriculture beyond the water sheds. It is planned to transfer the people south away from the populated depressed areas into the sparsely populated areas such as south Mamprussi and to provide amenities such as water supplied in reception areas.