Galamsey in forest reserves increased from 5,252 in 2021 to 8,923 hectares in 2024 – Forestry Commission

2026-02-26 - 00:05

Galamsey activities in forest reserves in the country increased from 5,252.9 hectares in 2021 to 8,923.8 hectares as of December 31, 2024, according to survey conducted by the Forestry Commission. The survey revealed that, the Ashanti Region was the most impacted, covering 4,948.9 hectares, followed by the Western North Region with 2,195.7 hectares. Operations Manager