Ghana - 2011 - Forestry and Wildlife

RIPARIAN BUFFER ZONE Policy for Managing Freshwater Bodies in Ghana

Ghana, Ministry of Water Resources, Works and Housing

The policy serves to address land issues contributing to the degrading and drying up of rivers and streams. It hopes to tackle challenges with preservation and conservation of Ghana’s water resources. The buffer policy harmonises all disjointed regulations in the country in relation to buffers bordering water bodies or river systems.

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January 2022

The policy serves to address land issues contributing to the degrading and drying up of rivers and streams. It hopes to tackle challenges with preservation and conservation of Ghana’s water resources. The buffer policy harmonises all disjointed regulations in the country in relation to buffers bordering water bodies or river systems.

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