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08 July 2013 Ghana
Ghana’s natural resources and environment sector would soon receive the requisite spotlight following a training programme organised by Tropenbos International Ghana for journalists in environmental reporting in Kumasi. The aim of the training was to improve information gathering and dissemination as well as public awareness of, and interest in, relevant environmental issues that affect quality of life.
17 June 2013 Ghana
The Adwenase Forest Management Plan has received a massive facelift following its revision by the kind courtesy of the EU Chainsaw Milling project implemented by Tropenbos International Ghana and partners. The plan, first drafted in 1995 by the Resource Management Support Centre (RMSC) of the Forestry Commission and the Assin-Akropong community, was revised to keep step with current forest management practices.
17 June 2013 Ghana
Converted chainsaw operators are warming up to establish forest plantations as an alternative livelihood to illegal chainsaw milling. This is because in April 2013, the EU Chainsaw Milling project implemented by Tropenbos International Ghana and partners provided the requisite starter kits to four chainsaw-dependent communities. The kits comprise seeds of commercial tree species for nursery establishment, protective clothing and requisite implements and materials for plantation development.
17 June 2013 Ghana
The communities of Sankore and Brewaniase in Ghana, have received artisanal mills donated by the Timber Industry Development Division (TIDD) of the Forestry Commission under the EU Chainsaw project implemented by Tropenbos International Ghana and partners. The mills will be used by the communities to process raw materials acquired from legal sources through a partnership arrangement between chainsaw-dependent communities and forest concession holders.
01 June 2013 Ghana
Illegal chainsaw operators in forest communities could soon depend on improved charcoal production as a viable alternative livelihood. This is because Tropenbos International Ghana has concluded arrangements with the Forestry Commission (FC) and the Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (FORIG) to work together to enhance the contribution of charcoal production to local livelihoods and poverty alleviation while preserving environmental quality.
22 March 2013 Ghana
The domestic lumber supply situation in Ghana has been in the spotlight, receiving a widespread reportage from over ten (10) media houses within a period of one week. The nation-wide coverage on a new policy and an innovative way to supply lumber to the domestic market was carried by a mix of media channels including Television and Radio stations as well as the Print and Online platforms.