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The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has revealed that 44 of Ghana’s forest reserves are under serious attack by illegal mining activities widely known as galamsey. Adding that over 9 of these 44 forest reserves have been completely taken over by these illegal miners. “Mr Speaker, …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has instructed the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation as well as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to suspend the enforcement of Mining in Forest Reserve Regulations. The suspension of Mining in Forest Reserve forms part of government efforts to fight against illegal mining …

The Chief Executive Officer of Forestry Commission Mr John Allotey has emphasized the need for stakeholders to collaborate effectively with the Forestry Commission to combat illegalities in the country’s forest reserves. According to him, the forestry staff alone cannot achieve the target by protecting the forest reserves hence the need …