Africa’s forestry sector seeks to overcome growing pains

Africa’s forestry sector seeks to overcome growing pains

Forestry is not an industry that tends to move quickly. Trees need years to grow, even in tropical climates. But there are clear trends supporting the worldwide growth of commercial forestry. One factor is the rising consumer demand for timber products. Wood is...
Arbor Day UK celebrates vital global industry

Arbor Day UK celebrates vital global industry

The annual event a huge celebration of the outdoor environment, those that work with trees (arborists), and recognition of a hugely important global industry. Related story: Final planting of trees marks completion of Myerscough’s King’s Drive The day featured a...
FIRE PREVENTION 2024

FIRE PREVENTION 2024

The Fire Prevention and Wildfire Plan for Mere Plantations in the Afram Headwaters Forest Reserve this dry season has been discussed and agreed with personnel of Ghana’s National Fire Service (GNFS) and Ghana Forestry Commission (GFC). Mere have engaged with GNFS to...