Illegal loggers arrested at Anateem Upper East Region

The natural vegetation of the Upper Region is that of savanna wood lands.

 This is characterized by short scattered drought resistant trees and grass that usually got burnt or scotched by sun during the dry season.

Human interference such as bush burning and felling of trees are prevalent at the Aateem forest.

A track load of logs and a crane has been arrested at Anateem in Sumbrungu in the Upper East Region, due to the illegal felling of the Rosewoods trees.

The rosewoods tree species is graduality getting extinct, hence the need for its protection.

Rosewoods trees are very strong and heavy and results in an excellent polish.

To this effect the, the tree is good for furniture, guitars, marimbas, and chairs set.

According to the forest guard Mr. Micheal Awuni, the drivers loading the logs bolted when spotted by the soldiers.

Mr. Awuni lamented that the backing of traditional authorities is encouraging the illegal felling of the trees in the forest.

Meanwhile the Upper East Region Minister Mr. Rockson Ayine Bukari has instructed the Upper East Security Council REGSEC to ensure the arrest of all persons engage in illegal logging of trees in the region.

He assured member of the general public that suspect arrested will be arraign before court for prosecution.