Forestry Commission pushes for tougher powers to fight illegal mining in reserves
The Forestry Commission warned that Ghana could face growing food insecurity if the rapid destruction of forest reserves caused by illegal mining and other human activities is not urgently addressed. Joyce Ofori Kwafo, the Commission's Head of Corporate and Media Relations, said illegal mining activities in forest reserves are contributing significantly to climate change, rising temperatures, and the pollution of major water bodies relied upon by many communities. She also stated that the continuous destruction of forest cover is affecting rainfall patterns across the country, with periods that should normally experience rainfall now becoming unusually dry and hotter for longer periods.
Madam Kwafo explained that the changing weather conditions are already affecting farming activities and could worsen food shortages if immediate steps are not taken to protect the country's forests. She cautioned that continued degradation of forest resources could deepen poverty levels and create serious water challenges for communities.
Madam Kwafo has called for the Forestry Commission to be granted military status to strengthen its enforcement capacity in dealing with illegal mining activities destroying forest reserves across the country.
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The Forestry Commission is raising alarms about the devastating impact of illegal mining on Ghana's forest reserves- and the potential consequences for the nation's food security. They are suggesting a significant change in how they operate to address the issue.
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