The Government of Ghana has commissioned 10 Forest Protection Camps across the country as part of efforts to intensify the fight against illegal mining, illegal logging, and other forms of environmental degradation within forest reserves.
The initiative, led by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources in collaboration with the Forestry Commission, aims to strengthen surveillance and rapid-response operations in some of the country’s most threatened forest zones.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, sector minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah said the camps would serve as operational bases for forest guards and security personnel tasked with protecting Ghana’s forests from encroachers and illegal activities.
According to him, illegal mining and logging continue to pose serious threats to the country’s biodiversity, water bodies, and forest ecosystems, making stronger enforcement measures necessary.
“These camps will strengthen our presence within the forests and improve our ability to respond quickly to illegal activities,” he stated.
The camps are expected to house personnel from the Forestry Commission, Rapid Response teams, and other security agencies involved in environmental protection operations.
The government says the intervention forms part of broader national efforts to safeguard Ghana’s natural resources and restore degraded forest lands affected by years of illegal mining and logging activities.
Authorities have also warned that individuals found engaging in illegal activities within protected forest areas will face strict legal action as enforcement operations intensify nationwide.
