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30 illegal miners arrested by Forestry Commission at Tarkwa

The Rapid Response Team (RRT) and Forest Services Division (FSD) staff in the Tarkwa District of the Western Region have apprehended 19 illegal miners...

30 miners arrested, excavators disabled in forest reserves by Forestry Commission

The Rapid Response Team (RRT) and Forest Services Division (FSD) personnel in the Tarkwa District of the Western Region have apprehended 19 illegal miners...

2024 Green Ghana Day: We have distributed over 13m seedlings nationwide – Forestry Commission

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, together with the Forestry Commission, has announced the successful distribution of 13,875,286 seedlings nationwide. This achievement was revealed...

Galamsey cases are thrown out over difficulty in finding Chinese interpreters – Forestry Commission

Deputy Greater Accra Regional Manager of the Forestry Commission, George Agbenowoshi, has highlighted a concerning issue regarding the prosecution of Chinese nationals involved in...

Ghana isn’t winning ‘galamsey’ fight due to lack of logistics – Forestry Commission

The Forestry Commission in the Greater Accra Region has identified the lack of logistical support, including vehicles and motorbikes, at its district offices as...

“Madness!” – Charles Owusu fumes over train accident

Former Director of Operations at the Forestry Commission, Charles Owusu has criticized the actions of a truck driver who left his faulty vehicle obstructing...

Researchers lodge complaint with CHRAJ, alleging administrative negligence by Enchi Forestry Officers

Two researchers based in Germany have formally requested the Commission of Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to launch an investigation into allegations of...

Forestry Commission to use new Wildlife Bill to boost ecotourism  

The Wildlife Resources Management Bill 2022 in Ghana, aimed at promoting ecotourism, job creation, and economic growth, is currently awaiting Presidential assent. According to...

Illegal miners’ camp in Oda River Forest Reserve busted

The Forestry Commission conducted a raid on the camp of illegal miners who were operating during the night in the Oda River Forest Reserve...

Our logistics are limited to fight illegal mining activities – Forestry Commission

The CEO of the Forestry Commission, John Allotey, has highlighted the significant challenge of resource shortages in combating illegal activities in the country's forest...

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