The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has demolished unauthorized structures on portions of the degraded Dodowa forest, declared a security zone.
The move follows concerns raised by the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs about escalating encroachment by private developers, affecting the region’s ecosystem.
REGSEC, led by Regional Minister Daniel Titus Glover, collaborated with the Forestry Commission to undertake a tree-planting exercise after the demolition, restoring affected areas.
Titus Glover emphasized the importance of preserving the Dodowa forest, stating that the action was necessary to protect this critical natural resource.
“The demolition is not only aimed at halting illegal activities but also at setting a precedent for the protection of other vulnerable areas across the region,” he said.
He called on the public and stakeholders to support ongoing efforts to maintain the forest’s integrity, stressing the need for continued vigilance to prevent further encroachment.
Dodowa youth expressed excitement over government efforts to reclaim the forest.
By: Shadrack Odame Agyare | Metrotvonline.com | Ghana
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