Tamale: Farmers have been advised to stop burning weeds and dry bushes to prevent air pollution and damage to the environment. Mr Emmanuel Boapeng, Project Coordinator at the Ghana Shea Landscape and Emissions Reduction Project, emphasized the detrimental effects of bushfires during an interview in Tamale.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Boapeng highlighted that bushfires contribute to reducing soil fertility and destroy crops, livestock, and wildlife habitats within forestry reserves. He noted that the practice is not only harmful to local ecosystems but also exacerbates climate change by releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
Mr Boapeng encouraged farmers to adopt alternative methods for managing weeds, suggesting the use of organic fertilizers to improve soil fertility without resorting to burning. This approach aims to transform agricultural practices in a manner that safeguards the environment while maintaining productive yields.