Also known as: Ghana Forestry Commission
Government body that organizes World Ranger Day celebrations and collaborates with organizations on tree-planting initiatives and forest conservation.
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The Ghanaian Times
The Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission has announced the commencement of this year’s closed season for wildlife, effective August 1 to December 1, 2026, with a renewed appeal to the public to support efforts to conserve the country’s wildlife resources. …
Wildlife closed season begins • Public warned against huntingThe Ghanaian Times
… The exercise, held in partnership with the Forestry Commission, formed part of the company’s Building the Forest Strategy, a long term sustainability programme aimed at promoting environmental conservation and giving back to communities. …
Firmus Ghana marks 15th anniversary with tree planting, donates cash to Accra Girls Vocational SchoolJoy Online
… The event, organised by the Forestry Commission on Friday, July 31, brought together officials from the Commission, security agencies, traditional authorities and other partners to honour the dedication and sacrifices of rangers in protecting Ghana’s forests, wildlife and natural …
Ghana Prisons Service joins 2026 World Ranger Day celebration at Mole National ParkJoy Online
… The suspects are among 20 people arrested within the first five days of a 28-day joint operation being undertaken by the Takoradi Forest Services Division and the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission, with support from the Rapid Response Team and the Youth in Forestry Cor …
13 remanded as anti-galamsey operation nets 20 suspects in Cape Three Points Forest ReserveJoy Online
… Organized in collaboration with the Forestry Commission, the exercise brought together staff and clients to support Ghana’s reforestation efforts and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future. …
Growing together, growing greener in Ghana – Advans Ghana plants 1,600 trees in annual sustainability initiativeDaily Guide
… The shooting reportedly occurred when officials and workers of Next Door Farms, a company undertaking a reforestation project in the forest under a concession granted by the Forestry Commission, confronted suspected illegal chainsaw operators who had allegedly invaded the area an …
Chainsaw Operators Shoot Reforestation WorkerJoy Online
… Participants included municipal and district chief executives, coordinating directors, planning officers, and representatives of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and the Forestry Commission. …
Climate Change Minister urges localised action against climate changeJoy Online
… Without explicit Parliamentary ratification under Article 268(1) of the 1992 Constitution and mandatory environmental permits from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Forestry Commission under Section 18(1) of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), any physical en …
LAW 101: Akonta re-enter Samreboi: Unratified leases, no permits, and civil trespassJoy Online
… The event, hosted by the Buipewura, Jinapor II, Paramount Chief of the Buipe Traditional Area, brought together chiefs, queenmothers, representatives of the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, officials of the Global Shea Alliance, the Forestry Commission, women shea processors …
Ambassador to SheaPark Resource Hub Project celebrates Shea Day with Buipe WuraJoy Online
… Stakeholders pledge support The Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission, Dr Hugh Brown, said this year’s celebration provided an opportunity for stakeholders to reaffirm their commitment to restoring degraded landscapes, conserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable shea p …
West Africa losing 8 million shea trees annually, Global Shea Alliance warnsGhana's Wildlife Division has announced a four-month closed season for wildlife from August 1 to December 1, 2026, during which the public must refrain from hunting, capturing or killing wild animals under the Wildlife Conservation Regulations. Offenders face prosecution with penalties including fines of 250–500 penalty units, prison terms of one to two years, or both.
5 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Wildlife Division has announced a four-month closed season for wildlife from August 1 to December 1, 2026, during which the public must refrain from hunting, capturing or killing wild animals under the Wildlife Conservation Regulations. Offenders face prosecution with penalties including fines of 250–500 penalty units, prison terms of one to two years, or both.
5 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Firmus Ghana marked its 15th anniversary by planting 15 trees at the Accra Girls Vocational School in Tesano and making a cash donation to support the school's development, as part of its Building the Forest Strategy environmental programme and corporate social responsibility efforts.
3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Prisons Service, through Damongo Camp Prison, participated in the 2026 World Ranger Day celebration at Mole National Park, organized by the Forestry Commission on July 31. The event brought together officials from the Commission, security agencies, traditional authorities and partners to honour rangers' role in protecting Ghana's forests, wildlife and natural resources.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Takoradi Harbour Circuit Court remanded 13 suspected illegal miners into custody for two weeks following arrests in the Cape Three Points Forest Reserve. The arrests occurred during the first five days of a joint 28-day operation by the Takoradi Forest Services Division and the Wildlife Division, which has already decommissioned 78 Changfa machines, 106 water pumping machines, and 19 makeshift shelters.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Advans Ghana Savings and Loans planted 1,600 Acacia, Teak, and Shea seedlings at forest reserves in Greater Accra and Northern regions as part of its annual CSR initiative in collaboration with the Forestry Commission. The institution has achieved an 80 percent survival rate from tree-planting exercises conducted over the past 7 years.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Next Door Farms worker was shot and seriously wounded by suspected illegal chainsaw operators at Abesewa Forest in the Ahafo Ano South East District after the company confronted them felling newly planted trees. Two suspects have been arrested and are in police custody at Tepa Divisional Police Station.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability has urged Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies to take localised action on climate change, noting that its impacts are experienced differently by communities based on geographical vulnerabilities. The remarks were made at a stakeholders' engagement in Wa on plans to establish climate change and sustainability units in all MMDAs.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A legal analysis examines a High Court judgment from May 19, 2023, concerning Akonta Mining Services and Chairman Wontumi's operations in Samreboi forest reserves, as part of a broader chronicle of natural resource litigation involving unratified leases, missing permits, and allegations of civil trespass against the company.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ambassador to the SheaPark Resource Hub Project joined traditional leaders in Buipe to observe Shea Day, calling for urgent action to protect Ghana's shea trees through collective efforts by government, traditional authorities, development partners and communities. The Forestry Commission reported that West Africa loses an estimated eight million shea trees annually due to population growth, agricultural expansion, bushfires, unsustainable removal and climate change.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Global Shea Alliance warns that West Africa loses an estimated eight million shea trees each year due to population growth, agricultural expansion, bushfires, unsustainable tree felling, and climate change. Without urgent action, global demand for shea products could exceed supply by 2044, threatening the livelihoods of millions across the region.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability announced plans to establish dedicated Climate and Sustainability Units across all District Assemblies to drive local climate adaptation, enhance advocacy, and unlock global climate financing. According to the Minister, these specialised units will empower local authorities to track climate-related activities, implement advocacy programs, and establish Key Performance Indicators to attract critical funding.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has rejected the government's assessment that "the era of impunity is over" in illegal mining, citing uneven regional enforcement and raising unverified allegations of corruption within NAIMOS. The Coalition credited government action on Achimota Forest Reserve protection and charges against the "Atronsu 5," but argued conditions in areas including the Eastern Region contradict claims of progress.
21 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Coalition Against Galamsey has urged the government to intensify law enforcement against illegal mining beyond press briefings, citing continued devastation of forests, rivers and farmlands. The group welcomed the Attorney-General's decision to stop prosecuting community members defending water bodies and called for justice for a 13-year-old victim in Kete Krachi.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Coalition Against Galamsey called on the government to intensify efforts against illegal mining through firm and sustained law enforcement beyond press briefings, citing the continued devastation of forests, rivers and farmlands. The Coalition welcomed the Attorney-General's decision to discontinue prosecution of community members arrested defending water bodies from illegal mining and appealed for justice for a 13-year-old victim in Kete Krachi.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
As part of its 15th anniversary celebration, Firmus Ghana has planted trees at Accra Girls Vocational School and donated cash to support the school's operations, in partnership with the Forestry Commission and aligned with the company's environmental sustainability programme.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Firmus Ghana planted trees and donated cash to Accra Girls Vocational School as part of its 15th anniversary celebrations and environmental sustainability programme. The company said the donation supports school development and reflects its commitment to environmental protection and community engagement.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining says although the government has made some progress tackling galamsey, illegal mining activities continue to threaten Ghana's forests, rivers and mining communities, and the situation on the ground does not reflect an end to impunity. The coalition commended the government's decision to revoke amendments affecting Achimota Forest but warned more decisive and uniform enforcement across all regions is needed.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey disputes the government's assertion that the era of impunity is over in illegal mining, arguing that persistent lawlessness across mining hotspots and inconsistent enforcement demonstrate the battle remains unresolved. The coalition acknowledged progress by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources but insists that sustained, uniform enforcement across all regions and against all operators is needed to protect forests, rivers and mining communities.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nine of the NDC's 24 national executives hold full-time government positions and were required to resign by June to seek re-election in December 2026 elections, but none have publicly confirmed resignation, raising questions over party compliance with its governance rules.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress has let its six-month resignation deadline expire for government appointees seeking to contest party positions in the December 2026 internal elections. The requirement, announced on January 29, 2026, mandated that party members holding ministerial, executive, and local government posts resign at least six months before filing nominations, though board positions were exempted.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Car Dealers Association has appealed to the Asantehene to intervene after the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly began evacuating dealers from the Ahodwo–Santasi stretch for a dual carriageway project, despite promising alternative locations that have not been provided. The Association says the evictions are unfair and premature, leaving members without places to conduct business.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Car Dealers Association has appealed to the Asantehene to intervene in what they say are unfair evictions by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly along the Ahodwo-Santasi stretch for a dual carriageway project. The association says the KMA has begun demolishing structures and forcing dealers to move without providing an alternative site, despite promises and two years of engagement.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Security agencies arrested 465 suspects and seized 112 pump-action guns, excavators and other mining equipment during a six-month nationwide crackdown on illegal mining between January and June 2026, as authorities work to protect Ghana's forests, rivers and mineral resources.
16 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, called on the public to participate in a national tree-planting initiative to address deforestation and forest degradation. In 2025, about 31 million seedlings were planted, restoring approximately 23,600 hectares of degraded landscapes, and the Ministry aims to plant 30 million seedlings this year.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources reports that intensified operations against illegal mining in forest reserves resulted in the arrest of 258 suspects and the seizure of equipment including 1,225 changfan machines, 765 tricycles, six excavators, 35 motorbikes, 212 additional motorbikes, 430 structures, and 40 gold detectors. The enforcement exercise was conducted in collaboration with the Forestry Commission and other security agencies.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Youth Champions Initiative beneficiaries in Tamale locked up the Forestry Commission's office, claiming they had not been paid for more than nine months and demanding settlement of arrears before resuming work. The Northern Regional Manager acknowledged their grievances and said he would escalate the matter to headquarters in Accra.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Nungua Mantse has stated he has never authorised the sale of any land within the Sakumo Ramsar Site and remains committed to supporting the Forestry Commission in protecting the wetland. The statement came during a consultative meeting between the Forestry Commission and the Nungua Traditional Council to strengthen collaboration in safeguarding the site against encroachment.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Forestry Commission has engaged the Nungua Traditional Council to help protect the Sakumo Ramsar Site from illegal encroachment by estate developers and private individuals. The Nungua Mantse pledged full support, with the Commission stressing the wetland's ecological importance for flood control, water retention, and biodiversity conservation.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Workers of the Forestry Commission in Tamale have locked up the offices in protest over eight months of unpaid salaries, with some staff having received only two or three months' pay since employment. The workers are demanding clarification of their employment status and restoration of dissolved work groups and cancelled transport arrangements before returning to work.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission has urged authorities to demolish all illegal structures on waterways without compromise, arguing that political considerations must not take precedence over protecting lives from flooding. The Ghana Armed Forces have been assigned to lead post-flood recovery operations under a wider government flood mitigation initiative.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →