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Mr. Laabi Urges Government to Balance Forest Reserves and Food Security in Ghana


According to Laabi Alexander Kofi, a Natural Resources Advocate and graduate of the University of Energy and Natural Resources, using Ghana's forest reserves solely for tree planting could jeopardize food security. This is because many staple foods in Ghana, such as maize and plantain, originate from areas intertwined with forest ecosystems ¹.

The Interconnectedness of Forests and Food Security
Food Sources: Forests in Ghana contribute to food security by providing wild foods and ecosystem services like pollination, crucial for sustaining food supplies.
- Ecosystem Services: Forest reserves support biodiversity, mitigate climate change impacts, and provide resources essential for human well-being ² ³.
Laabi Alexander Kofi's Perspective
Laabi Alexander Kofi emphasizes balancing economic development with environmental protection. He suggests allocating part of forest reserves for cocoa production to ⁴:
Combat Illegal Mining: Reduce the impact of illegal mining (galamsey) in forest reserves.
Boost Economy: Enhance cocoa output, benefiting Ghana's economy and farmer livelihoods.
Challenges and Considerations
Deforestation and Degradation: Ghana's forest reserves face threats from logging, cocoa expansion, and illegal mining.
Balancing Act: Effective land-use planning is critical to ensure food security, economic growth, and environmental conservation ⁵ ⁶ ⁷.
Conclusion
Laabi Alexander Kofi's concerns highlight the need for sustainable management of Ghana's forest reserves. Balancing tree planting with food production and considering ecosystem services can help ensure food security and environmental sustainability.


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