The forest and wildlife resources of Ghana have come under intense encroachment and destruction especially, in forest reserves and wildlife protected areas.As a result of this, the Rapid Response Unit (RRU), established by the Forestry Commission (FC) as part of its strategy to combat illegalities in its forests and wildlifeRead More →
A team from Tullow Oil, made up of the Board and top management staff has paid a visit to the Forestry Commission (FC), to be updated on the execution of an Emission Reductions Payment Agreement (ERPA). In line with Ghana’s REDD+ strategy, the Agreement will cover the sale and purchaseRead More →
A team from Forestry Commission (FC) led by the Chief Executive, Mr. John Allotey, has conducted the European Union delegation in Ghana, led by the Ambassador, H.E Irchad Razaaly, on a visit to the Ashanti Region. The purpose for the visit was to assess progress made so far on theRead More →
The Board of the Forestry Commission (FC) led by the Chairman, Tetrete Okuamoah Sekyim II, who is also the Paramount Chief of Wassa Amenfi Traditional Area, has undertaken a day’s official tour of the Ashanti Region.They were accompanied by Mr. Nyadia Sulemana Nelson and Hon. Musah Superior, Deputy Chief Executives;Read More →
The Ministry of Lands & Natural Resources (MLNR) Advisory Board has paid a working visit to the Forestry Commission (FC).The visit was to meet the Executive Management Team (EMT), of the Commission to review activities, assess achievements and discuss issues working against the fulfilment of the Commission’s objectives.The Members ofRead More →
The Forestry Commission Training Centre (FCTC) has commenced its paid-for short courses ,with a first Effective Report Writing and Presentation Skills course , at FCTC, Akyawkrom. The training, which lasted for three days, was aimed to equip participants with essential skills to enhance their ability to inscribe communicative reports andRead More →
The Forestry Commission Training Centre (FCTC), has organised a 1-day training for 18 senior staff on Forestry Commission ‘s (FC)Performance Management Systems (PMS) at the Sir John Hall, FCTC, Akyawkrom.The Director of FCTC ,Mr. Andy O. Okrah, who was also the Resource Person for the training, explained that Performance ManagementRead More →
The Greater Accra Chapter of the Forestry Commission Ladies Association (FCLA) in collaboration with the Human Resource Directorate, have organised a talk on“Mental Health Awareness”. This was geared at creating awareness on mental health issues which have become important and topical in the place of work.The Deputy Chief Executive, MrRead More →
The Chief Executive (CE) of Forestry Commission (FC) Mr. John Allotey, has paid a visit to Mr. John Baba Konlan, a staff of the Rapid Response Unit (RRU), who was shot by unidentified illegal miners in the Cape 3 Points Forest Reserve, at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC)Read More →
A staff of the Rapid Response Unit (RRU) of the Forestry Commission (FC), Mr. John Baba Konlan, has been shot in the head and back by unidentified illegal miners in the Cape 3 Points Forest Reserve in the Western Region.The Takoradi Forest District Office of the Forest Services Division hadRead More →
