Civic Publications

In analytical work on forest revenue and economic rent distribution, District Assemblies (DAs) are considered as part of the State and are both and classified among “forest owners”.

The industry comprises formal small independent loggers, integrated logger-processors, stand alone wood processors and formal small and medium furniture and joinery producers.

Communities are part of a rural sector that largely depends on forests for livelihoods. They include farmers and forest users. Civil Society’s presence is also recognized under this category.

In 2001 forest sector policy analysis brought to the fore the challenge of the State’s inability or unwillingness to exact an appropriate “forest tax” that reflects the real value of timber resources.

The 2011 National Forest Forum was held a Miklin Hotel Accra, from September 5-9, 2011.

Over the years, a number of initiatives have been put in place to ensure multi-stakeholder participation in forest sector governance.

Global Climate Change is as a result of increase in Greenhouse Gas emissions. The increased atmospheric concentrations of these gases lead to the trapping of more heat on Earth from the sun’s rays that need to be reflected into space.

Climate change has become one of the greatest challenges faced by the world today as it threatens to undo all forms of social and economic development.