Summary:
- Illegal gold mining, known as "galamsey," is causing significant damage to Ghana's forests and environment.
- Deforestation from illegal mining activities has led to the loss of valuable natural habitats and biodiversity, as well as the contamination of water sources with harmful chemicals.
- The Ghanaian government is working to address this issue by cracking down on illegal mining operations and implementing reforestation efforts to restore the damaged ecosystems.