The Dormaa Traditional Council has launched a taskforce christened, Osagyefo Timber and Forest Committee, to help traditional rulers preserve forests in and around the Dormaa Traditional area against illegal chainsaw operation, unethical farming practices and illegal mining. The committee is led by Barima Osei Twumasi Bekoe, Dormaa Twafourhene & Kofiasuahene
This follows an unannounced visit by Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Agyemang Badu ll Dormaahene, President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs to the forest reserves within Dormaa Traditional area which prompted the council to take immediate steps to curtail the situation.
The committee at a press conference in Dormaa outlined clear actions and sanctions to protect the forest and its resources.
These measures are aimed to curb the activities of unscrupulous individuals who fell trees without permits, often heavily armed and threatened Forestry Commission staffs the lawfully authority to protect the forest
Barima Osei Twumasi Bekoe, the chairman of the committee has warned his committee will ensure swift and seamless arrest of persons that attempt to enter any forest in the area.
The Forestry Commission has also pledged to augment efforts by the chiefs and has called for the assistance of well-trained security personnel, including military and police, to help salvage the situation and effectively implement these measures. Or building camps in the forest to be mine by military for protection.
