Galamsey destroys 50 of ghana’s 288 forest reserves

Story By: Deborah Adorsu

Galamsey has destroyed 50 of ghana’s 288 forest reserves, the minister for lands and natural resources has revealed.

In an interview, he said the scale of destruction caused by illegal mining is alarming and threatens the future of the country’s water bodies, forests and farmlands.

According to him, the government is stepping up efforts to fight galamsey through stronger enforcement, deployment of security personnel and support for responsible mining.