There was drama at the head office of the Forestry Commission of Ghana in Accra as some staff engaged in an altercation with the management of the commission over the payment of their arrears. A viral video of the incident, shared by Okay FM on October 12, 2023, showed a …
Read More »Forestry Commission flushes off illegal chainsaw operator in Asufu West Forest Reserve
The Offinso District Forestry Commission, manager in the Ashanti Region Mr. Kobina Baiden has warned illegal chainsaw operators and like-minded people to halt their nefarious activities which was depleting the forest resources. He noted that incessant activities of illagl chainsaw operators were not only destroying vast forests areas, but also …
Read More »Plant a tree, save environment for humanity – TIDD urges Ghanaians.
Ghana is known for its diverse animal life, miles of sandy beaches along a picturesque coast, and beautiful forests covering more than 21% of the country. Since the early 1990s, Ghana has lost more than 30% of its forests approximately 2.5 million hectares. With a remarkable 80% of Ghanaians depending …
Read More »Forestry Commission Shutdown Accra Zoo
The Forestry Commission has closed down Accra Zoo for investigations to unravel the circumstances under which a middle aged man was supposedly killed by a lion. The authorities were to ascertain how the man got ingress into the lion den, a situation many described as baffling. Explaining to Accra …
Read More »It’s A Crime To Fell A Tree Without Permit – Forestry Commission
The Forestry Commission in the Eastern Region says, individuals who intend felling trees situated in or around their compound should seek permission from them before doing so. Stressing that, It’s a crime to fell a tree without permit thus, an illegal chainsaw Operator when arrested could be jailed if found …
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