Ongoing Battle Against Galamsey Shows Promise – Forestry Commission CEO
John Allotey Lauds Progress in Reducing Illegal Mining’s Impact on Ghana’s Forest Ecosystems
- Government interventions such as military deployments and policy changes have significantly reduced illegal mining
- Environmental impact of illegal logging and mining has decreased
- Continuous efforts are needed, as the fight against illegal mining remains an ongoing challenge for forest protection
The Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, John Allotey, has expressed optimism about the ongoing battle against illegal mining, especially in forest reserves, highlighting the success of recent interventions.
Speaking at the 27th Annual General Meeting of the Ghana Institute of Foresters in Kumasi, Mr. Allotey acknowledged that the combined efforts of the military and other government actions have led to a noticeable decrease in illegal mining activities and their harmful effects on the environment.
The event, under the theme “Mining in Forest Reserves in Ghana: New Developments and the Way Forward,” served as a platform for discussing solutions to the challenges illegal mining poses to forested areas.
Mr. Allotey praised the actions of the President, including the repeal of LI 2462 and the deployment of the military to curb illegal logging and mining.
He emphasized, “These measures have significantly reduced the impact of illegal activities in our forest reserves. Although the fight is ongoing, we can proudly say the situation has improved.”
