Western Regional Forestry Commission warns illegal miners and loggers to vacate Forest Reserves

The new Western Regional Forestry Commission Manager, Nana Kwabena Poku Bosompim, as issued a stern warning to individuals involved in illegal activities within forest reserves.

“If you know you are engaging in illegal mining or illegal logging of trees in a forest reserve, advise yourself and abandon the site,” he cautioned.

Speaking to journalists at a send-off service, he outlined plans to protect the region’s forests, stressing the need for strict enforcement of the Minerals and Mining Act (Act 900).

Adding that the law will be enforced with out any fear or favour.

” l can pledge zero tolerance for illegal mining in forest reserves and illegal logging as will strictly enforce the laws without fear or favour…it is irritating seeing our forest being depleted because of some persons parochial interests,” he stated.

He emphasized the need of working together to protect the environment. “We should make every effort to protect the greenery in the Western Region for future generations to come,” he urged.

To successfully combat illicit operations in forest reserves, Bosompim called for a multi-sectoral strategy, stating intentions to work with traditional leaders and Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCES) in the battle against illegal mining.

His warning comes in the wake of a resurgence of illegal mining activities in forest reserves.

Recently, the Forestry Commission launched an operation in the Nueng South Forest Reserve, leading to the arrest of nine individuals and the destruction of excavators and Chanfan machines.

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