Ghana
Sources of information and contacts in Ghana's forestry sector
sources of Information
Studies and documents
- ClientEarth (2013), Understanding the legality of rights, permits and certificates to harvest naturally occurring timber in Ghana
- FAO (2020) Global Forest Ressources Assessment 2020
- FC Ghana London (2015) London Office of Ghana Forestry Commission.
- Forest Trends (2014) État de la production et du commerce de palissandre dans le monde – Étude du cas du palissandre au Ghana (en anglais)
- FSC (2019) Faits & chiffres du FSC (en anglais)
- Ghana – EU (2012) Ghana and the European Union - Annual Report 2012 Implementing the Ghana-EU Voluntary Partnership Agreement.
- Ghana - UE (2009) Accord de partenariat volontaire entre la Communauté européenne et la République du Ghana concernant l’application des règlementations forestières, la gouvernance et les échanges commerciaux de bois et produits dérivés vers la Communauté
- ITTO (2015) Biennial review and assessment of the world timber situation 2013-2014.
- LoggingOff (2010) Contre-exposé de la société civile concernant l’APV entre le Ghana et l’UE.
- Ministère des Affaires foncières et des Ressources naturelles (MLNR) (2012) Plan d’investissement du Ghana pour les forêts (en anglais)
- Ghana ready to implement legal timber agreement - Forestry Commission, December 2, 2018
- OIBT et KWC (2011) Manuel de procédures pour le traçage du bois à destination des petites et moyennes entreprises (en anglais)
- Timber Resources Management and Legality Licensing Regulation of 2017, LI 2254 (règlementation relative à la gestion des ressources ligneuses et au régime d’autorisation de 2017, Instrument législatif 2254)
- Forest Trends (2014), Situation of global rosewood production & trade – Ghana rosewood case study
Websites
- World Port Source - Carte des ports du Ghana
- CITES database
- ITC (International Trade Centre) calculations based on UN Comtrade statistics
- Client Earth Library
- PEFC International
- Forestry Commission of Ghana
- Fordaq - timber trade network
- Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) Autorité portuaire du Ghana
- Open Timber Portal
- Forest Forward WWF
ALL Contacts
FORESTRY COMMISSION OF GHANA
Timber Validation Department (TVD)
Mr Chris Beeko
Director, Timber Validation Department
Ghana
Tel: +233 302 401227
cbeeko.hq@fcghana.org
The TVD of the Forestry Commission of Ghana is responsible for verifying the legal origins of timber products harvested in Ghana for export to the European Union and other consumer markets.
FORESTRY COMMISSION OF GHANA
Timber Industry Development Division (TIDD)
P. O. Box 783 - Takoradi, Ghana
Tel: +233 28 912 0033
info.tidd@fcghana.org
The TIDD is the designated licensing authority under the VPA.
FORESTRY COMMISSION OF GHANA
Forest Service Division (FSD)
P. O. Box GP 257 - Accra, Ghana
Tel: +233 302 401210
Tel: +233 302 401227
Tel: +233 302 401216
Fax: +233 302 401215
info.fsd@fcghana.org
www.fcghana.org
The Forestry Commission of Ghana is responsible for the regulation of utilization of forest and wildlife resources, the conservation and management of those resources and the coordination of policies related to them.
FORESTRY COMMISSION OF GHANA
Resource Management Support Centre (RMSC)
The Director
P. O. Box 1457 - Kumasi, Ghana
Tel: +233 3220 28525
info.rmsc@fcghana.org
Development and monitoring of standards for forest and wildlife management.
GHANA PORTS AND HARBOURS AUTHORITY (GPHA)
P. O. Box 150 - Tema, Ghana
Tel: +233 (0) 303 202631-39
Fax: +233 (0) 303 202812
headquarters@ghanaports.net
www.ghanaports.gov.gh
The GPHA manages ports operations for shipment of wood consignment at Tema and Takoradi ports, and regulates the operations of the Shipping Companies / Freight forwarders to conform with VPA requirements on timber exports and imports.
FORESTRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF GHANA
P. O. Box UP 63 KNUST - Kumasi, Ghana
Tel: +233-(0)3220-60123/60373
Fax: +233-(0)3220-60121
csir-forig.org.gh
Forestry Research Institute of Ghana is dedicated to conduct forest and forest products research for social, economic and environmental benefits of society.
REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES
Registrar General’s Department
P.O.Box 118 - Accra, Ghana
Tel: +233 302 664691-93
Fax: +233 302 662043
The Registrar of Companies in Ghana at the Registrar General’s Department can be contacted for verification of the legitimacy of a company in Ghana.
CUSTOMS DIVISION OF GHANA REVENUE AUTHORITY
Off Starlets' 91 Road, near Accra Sports Stadium
P. O. Box 2202 - Accra, Ghana
Tel: +233 302 675701-10
Fax: +233 302 681163
info@gra.gov.gh
www.gra.gov.gh
The Customs Division of the GRA i.a. conducts timber products examinations for exported and imported timber using the agreed HS Codes under the VPA, and prepares export clearance (CEPS Release) for exported timber.
GHANA TIMBER ASSOCIATION
P. O. Box 246 - Takoradi, Ghana
Tel: +233 (0)32 2025153
GHANA TIMBER MILLERS ORGANISATION
P. O. Box KS 4991 - Kumasi, Ghana
Tel: +233 (0)32 2029750
gtmo@africaonline.com.gh
FURNITURE & WOOD PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION
P. O. Box 32 - Trade Fair Centre - Accra, Ghana
Tel: +233 21 21778513