The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), in collaboration with the Ghana Armed Forces and the Forestry Commission, has launched a major national land reclamation initiative aimed at restoring degraded lands and safeguarding the country’s forest resources.
The project, which officially commenced with the reclamation of 50 hectares of land within the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve, forms part of a broader national effort to address the environmental impact of illegal mining and unsustainable land-use practices.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Mr Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to environmental sustainability through its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) mandate and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes.
He stressed that environmental restoration remains a critical pillar of GoldBod’s operations, noting that the initiative reflects the organisation’s determination to contribute meaningfully to the recovery of degraded ecosystems and the promotion of responsible natural resource management.
“Our commitment goes beyond gold trading. We are equally dedicated to restoring the environment and ensuring that future generations inherit a healthy and productive ecosystem,” Mr Gyamfi stated.
The Deputy Minister for Defence, Hon. Ernest Brogya Genfi, lauded the partnership and assured the public of the Ghana Armed Forces’ readiness to support efforts aimed at reclaiming lands destroyed by illegal mining activities.
He noted that environmental security is closely linked to national development and called for collective action to protect the country’s natural resources.
For his part, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Dr Hugh Brown, underscored the urgent need to restore degraded forest reserves and preserve Ghana’s biodiversity.
He described the initiative as a timely intervention that would help reverse the devastating effects of environmental degradation while strengthening the resilience of Ghana’s forest ecosystems.
The three institutions pledged to work closely together to ensure the successful implementation of the reclamation project and expand restoration efforts to other affected areas across the country.
The initiative is expected to contribute significantly to Ghana’s environmental sustainability agenda, promote responsible mining practices and support the long-term conservation of the nation’s forest reserves.
