The Nkawie Circuit Court has remanded 13 individuals for engaging in illegal mining activities in the Jimmirah Forest Reserve at Amangoase, located in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region. Apexnewsgh reports
The accused face charges for unlawfully entering and mining in the protected area, which is currently undergoing critical afforestation efforts.
The Forest Services Division in Nkawie has been working to rehabilitate Compartment 18 of the Jimmirah Forest Reserve in partnership with a private developer. However, the area has recently been invaded by illegal miners seeking gold, threatening the success of the afforestation initiative.
Local residents of Amangoase collaborated with Forestry Commission officers to address the illegal activities, leading to the arrest of the 13 miners. They have been remanded in police custody and are scheduled to appear in court again on August 6, 2024.
The case highlights the ongoing challenges of illegal mining in protected areas and the importance of community-led efforts to combat environmental degradation.
The Forestry Commission and local authorities will continue to work together to protect the Jimmirah Forest Reserve and ensure the success of afforestation initiatives.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
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