10 new forest protection camps commissioned in Ghana to combat galamsey, logging
The Government of Ghana, in partnership with the Government of the United Kingdom, has commissioned ten Forest Protection Camps and two checkpoint accommodation facilities to strengthen the fight against illegal mining, illegal logging, and forest encroachment. The ten camps and two checkpoints have been strategically sited across key forest reserves including Subri River, Apamprama, Oda River, Offin Shelterbelt, Buru, Maluwe, and Nsadweso reserves in the Ashanti and Western Regions.
Dr. Hugh Brown, Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission Ghana, described the project as a major boost to frontline forest protection operations. He said the new camps would enhance surveillance, rapid response, intelligence gathering, and coordination among security agencies and local communities. Dr. Terri Sarch, Acting Deputy British High Commissioner to Ghana, reiterated that the United Kingdom remains committed to supporting sustainable forest governance in Ghana. Mr. Isaac Essien, Chairman of the Forestry Commission Board, expressed appreciation to the UK Government for its continued support.
Authorities say the new installations mark a significant step in Ghana's ongoing efforts to protect biodiversity, strengthen forest governance, and curb environmental degradation driven by illegal mining and logging activities.
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Ghana and the UK have partnered to commission ten new Forest Protection Camps to combat illegal mining and logging. The strategic placement of these camps hints at a broader effort to safeguard Ghana's natural resources - but what challenges will they face?
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