Ghana to import timber to meet demand

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AKORAKYEI 11 years ago

OUR FOREST RESERVES HAVE BECOME 'SAKORA' PARKS. JUST CANOPIES WITH FEW TREES UNDER. MISMANAGEMENT AND CORRUPTION HAVE TAKEN US TO THIS SITUATION. SO SAD

OUR FOREST RESERVES HAVE BECOME 'SAKORA' PARKS. JUST CANOPIES WITH FEW TREES UNDER. MISMANAGEMENT AND CORRUPTION HAVE TAKEN US TO THIS SITUATION. SO SAD
believe me 11 years ago

believe it's only gonna get worse instead.situations in ghana only gets worse. faild country, all our graduates are doing menial jobs abroad. her family and friends are the ones importing timber from camaroon

believe it's only gonna get worse instead.situations in ghana only gets worse. faild country, all our graduates are doing menial jobs abroad. her family and friends are the ones importing timber from camaroon
Omanba Pa, London-Islington 11 years ago

NDC animguasefo3, even oil money was not sufficient for you fools. Greedy bastards. You have failed and you will continue to fail forever and ever.

NDC animguasefo3, even oil money was not sufficient for you fools. Greedy bastards. You have failed and you will continue to fail forever and ever.
KK 11 years ago

No wonder!In fact, we have not seen anything yet. In the next couple of years, we are going to import cocoa, maybe, cassava, plantain and the rest. We will rather starting growing Chinese food stuffs here in Ghana. We will ha ...
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No wonder!In fact, we have not seen anything yet. In the next couple of years, we are going to import cocoa, maybe, cassava, plantain and the rest. We will rather starting growing Chinese food stuffs here in Ghana. We will have no option than to either eat the Chinese food or die of hunger. This is because we have giving Ghana to the Chinese for a few RMB not dollars. The timber industry have also been taken over by our second rulers - the Chinese. Aaaahhh.. Ghana! Hmmmmmmmm.. ns3m pii..
KNYC (USMC) 11 years ago

Well said KK our backward Leaders from the past to the present are useless.I was told that 3 plantains cost 2cedis How? In NY it cost 5 for a dollar. Lack of proactive Leaders will lead Ghana to a mess. Very soon we will be ...
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Well said KK our backward Leaders from the past to the present are useless.I was told that 3 plantains cost 2cedis How? In NY it cost 5 for a dollar. Lack of proactive Leaders will lead Ghana to a mess. Very soon we will be rule by chinese.
Kofi Asiama 11 years ago

Why are our leaders so ignorant? Who says we need timber for the architectural industry? Are there no other supplements? Why are we not rather researching the huge potentials of the forest in terms of medicinal herbs instead ...
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Why are our leaders so ignorant? Who says we need timber for the architectural industry? Are there no other supplements? Why are we not rather researching the huge potentials of the forest in terms of medicinal herbs instead of destroy the forest?
Kofi Asiama 11 years ago

It is equally sad that the publisher of this article did not identify himself. He is no doubt ignorant as he describes the use of timber to make decks, panels and flooring. Has he heard of plastic lumber? "the wide range of t ...
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It is equally sad that the publisher of this article did not identify himself. He is no doubt ignorant as he describes the use of timber to make decks, panels and flooring. Has he heard of plastic lumber? "the wide range of timber species suitable for the architectural industry". Mr. Publisher, do your research properly before making such reckless statements. Ghana can create a whole tourist industry and jobs from it's rich forest reserves. Scientists all over the world can be invited to study the forests and its rich contents. We have no idea what we destroy when bulldozers clear everything in their path to cart the lumber out of the forests. There could have been medicinal herbs to cure cancer or other dreadful illnesses. Why are we so much dependent on our natural resources? What will happen when they finish? Why are we not thinking of generations to come? Did the minister of natural resources think about that? Why can't we innovate?
Owusu 11 years ago

Such a shame we have to do this as a nation. I can not wait until I get to Ghana and provide sweeping change. It's so sad to see these incompetent "leaders" destroying such a jem!

Such a shame we have to do this as a nation. I can not wait until I get to Ghana and provide sweeping change. It's so sad to see these incompetent "leaders" destroying such a jem!
Jato Kaleo 11 years ago

Very soon Ghana will be importing cocoa,gold and bauxite.Fools running the government.Short-sighted politicians at work in all the political parties.Shame unto all of you.

Very soon Ghana will be importing cocoa,gold and bauxite.Fools running the government.Short-sighted politicians at work in all the political parties.Shame unto all of you.
anayomi 11 years ago

DOES ANY ONE IN THE GOVREMENT IS THINKING MAYBE WE SHULD PLAT TREES
FOR FUTORE USE? DOES ANYONE STUDY TO SEE IF OTHER SUPPLYS ARE AVILLEBLE?

DOES ANY ONE IN THE GOVREMENT IS THINKING MAYBE WE SHULD PLAT TREES
FOR FUTORE USE? DOES ANYONE STUDY TO SEE IF OTHER SUPPLYS ARE AVILLEBLE?
Kofi 11 years ago

What about importing timber from Burkina Faso? Has Ghana stopped exporting timber?

What about importing timber from Burkina Faso? Has Ghana stopped exporting timber?
believe me 11 years ago

she said it's for a short term believe it's only gonna get worse instead.situations in ghana only gets worse. faild country, all our graduates are doing menial jobs abroad

she said it's for a short term believe it's only gonna get worse instead.situations in ghana only gets worse. faild country, all our graduates are doing menial jobs abroad
abongo 11 years ago

ASK FINLAND HOW TO DO IT

ASK FINLAND HOW TO DO IT
DAN 11 years ago

trees from Canada have long been used in usa for home building..Few homes in america are concrete..Most are wood surrounded with clay brick

trees from Canada have long been used in usa for home building..Few homes in america are concrete..Most are wood surrounded with clay brick
Kwame Shebi 11 years ago

OH GHANA WHAT ARE THE SO CALL LEADER VOTED FOR OR ELECTED IN OFFICE ARE DOING ? SO WE ARE WAITING FOR THE DOM DAY BEFORE WE ACT .ONE SHOULD VISIT KUMASI A DISTRICT NAMED AHINSAN WHERE ALL THE SAWMILLS ARE AND SEE TONS OF LUMB ...
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OH GHANA WHAT ARE THE SO CALL LEADER VOTED FOR OR ELECTED IN OFFICE ARE DOING ? SO WE ARE WAITING FOR THE DOM DAY BEFORE WE ACT .ONE SHOULD VISIT KUMASI A DISTRICT NAMED AHINSAN WHERE ALL THE SAWMILLS ARE AND SEE TONS OF LUMBER SHIPPING TO CHINA BY THIS CHINESE COMPANIES. WHY GHANAIANS ?WHY CANT WE STOP ALL THE NPP NDC FIGHT AND LOOK AT THE REAL PROBLEMS ?WHAT IS THE FORESTRY DEPARTMENT DOING ? SO WHO IS WILLING TO STAND UP AS REAL GHANAIAN WHOM WE HAVE GAVE HIM POWER IN THIS GOVERNMENT TO LOOK AT THE TRUE PICTURE AND SEE WHERE THE COUNTRY IS GOING . GHANAIANS SHOULD WAKE UP LIKE OUR BROTHERS IN TUNISIA AND EGYPT FOR GHANA NOT THIS CORRUPT POLITICIANS WHO ONLY CARE ABOUT THEIR WELL BEING .
Paa Kodwo 11 years ago

HAMMAH LOST HIS PARLIAMENTARY SEAT IN WINNEBA AND WONDER WHY HE CONTINUES TO SPEAK AS A MINISTER OF LANDS AND MINERAL RESOURCES IN GHANA.

AT THE SAME STIME HOW DID IT BECOME POSSIBLE FOR HIM TO REPRESENT THE NATION AT THE ...
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HAMMAH LOST HIS PARLIAMENTARY SEAT IN WINNEBA AND WONDER WHY HE CONTINUES TO SPEAK AS A MINISTER OF LANDS AND MINERAL RESOURCES IN GHANA.

AT THE SAME STIME HOW DID IT BECOME POSSIBLE FOR HIM TO REPRESENT THE NATION AT THE RECENT MININING CONFERENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA IN FEBRRUARY, 2013.

WHERE IS THE NEWLY APPOINTED AND CONFIRMED MINISTER OF LANDS AND MINERAL RESOURCES OF GHANA.
Eben K'si (Oh Saaah?) 11 years ago

It is unfortunate we know how to only reap and not sowing. We harvest the timber without thinking of any tree planting in replacement. We sold all the timber to a country (Germany)who has no need of timber but decide to buy f ...
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It is unfortunate we know how to only reap and not sowing. We harvest the timber without thinking of any tree planting in replacement. We sold all the timber to a country (Germany)who has no need of timber but decide to buy from Ghana with the intention of selling them back to us at higher price. Worst of all, we have sold all our timber lands to Chinese illegal galamsey operators. Where lies the future of our mother Ghana. Posterity will judge the leaders of this nation. God help us all.
Hazor 11 years ago

I can believe why Ghana keep on export timble at cheaper price and to import timble at higher price in to the country.The solution is to stop exporting timber and start reaforestation.

I can believe why Ghana keep on export timble at cheaper price and to import timble at higher price in to the country.The solution is to stop exporting timber and start reaforestation.
okoe 11 years ago

Please Mr. President, put in place a policy whereby any company that fells any tree has to replant in its place immediately to recover reforestation.
It will also help in the reduction of carbon dioxide or climate change.

Please Mr. President, put in place a policy whereby any company that fells any tree has to replant in its place immediately to recover reforestation.
It will also help in the reduction of carbon dioxide or climate change.
Kwame vs.Kofi 11 years ago

Pinaple juice from Denmark! Check at some shell stations and you`tt find them available there.
I am waiting for Gari from Germany

Pinaple juice from Denmark! Check at some shell stations and you`tt find them available there.
I am waiting for Gari from Germany

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