Wetlands are disappearing three times faster than forests – Foresty Commission
As the world celebrates World Wetland’s Day, the Forestry Commission has expressed concern over the rate at which the country’s wetlands are disappearing, three times faster than forests.
Wetlands are critical for human survival as they provide eco-system service, including fresh water, food, fibre, medicines and fuel, mitigate climate variabilities, and protect man from natural disasters.
Mr Hugh Clement Adokwei Brown, the Acting Chief Executive, Forestry Commission, said: “Wetlands filter pollutants, and support livelihoods, hence the need for conservation and restoration to regain its ecological character.”
At a ceremony to commemorate World Wetlands Day 2025 at Ada-Foah in th...
