By Yvonne Atilego
The Forestry Commission is pushing for the passage of the new Wildlife Resources Management Bill, 2021 into law after its approval by Cabinet.
The Bill seeks to revise and consolidate all laws relating to wildlife and protected areas, and bring the new legislation in conformity with existing policies in the sector.
It will also ensure the implementation of international conventions on wildlife, of which Ghana is a signatory.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, John Allotey, said the Bill will among other things create huge job opportunities for Ghana’s teeming unemployed youth.
Mr. Allotey further indicated that the Commission has made progress in fighting the phenomenon of illegal logging with new electronic systems meant to track harvested woods.
