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Ashanti Regional Minister halts illegal land clearing around Lake Bosomtwe
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Dr Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti Regional Minister, has ordered an immediate stop to all unauthorized land clearing activities around Lake Bosomtwe. He has also directed the Environmental Protection Authority EPA to investigate these illegal activities and take steps to restore affected areas. This directive comes after reports of vegetation destruction by private developers and encroachers, which poses an environmental threat to West Africa鈥檚 only natural lake. Lake Bosomtwe, located in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region, is experiencing increased ecological pressure as encroachers reportedly clear vegetation along its shoreline. This situation has raised concerns among authorities, traditional leaders, and residents regarding the lake鈥檚 ecological sustainability. Large sections of protective vegetation have been cleared, leading to erosion, habitat loss, and environmental degradation. Eyewitnesses have reported ongoing excavation activities with heavy machinery. The EPA has launched a probe into the destruction of this critical bio-conservation zone. Traditional leaders, including Nana Kwaku Bio, Dikro of Abaase, have pledged to enforce EPA directives and stop the use of excavators. Residents are concerned that continued degradation could impact fishing, tourism, and the environmental balance of the area. Lake Bosomtwe, a national heritage site formed by a meteorite impact, is globally recognized for its ecological and cultural significance. Environmental advocates are
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