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Shortage of technical staff hampering forest protection efforts – CEO of Forestry Commission
Efforts to combat illegal mining in Ghana’s forest reserves are facing renewed challenges, with authorities pointing to a critical shortage of frontline technical staff as a major obstacle to effective forest protection. Illegal mining, widely known as galamsey, continues to wreak havoc on Ghana’...
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published: Aug 29, 2025

Efforts to combat illegal mining in Ghana’s forest reserves are facing renewed challenges, with authorities pointing to a critical shortage of frontline technical staff as a major obstacle to effective forest protection. Illegal mining, widely known as galamsey, continues to wreak havoc on Ghana’s forests and water bodies. Despite multiple interventions, vast sections of protected […]
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