Upper West: Filth Takes Over Wa Forest Reserve, Exposes it to Bush Fires

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Upper West: Filth Takes Over Wa Forest Reserve, Exposes it to Bush Fires

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October 30, 2025

The Wa Forest Reserve has been Engulfed with Filth as a result of several people disposing off refuse indiscriminately in the Forest.

Some common waste products spotted included Empty bottles, plastics, Broken bottles, Boxes, Expired alcoholic drinks and many more.

The development according to concerned citizens could result in Bushfires as a result of the Impending Harmattan Season spanning from November to Late March.

Since Alhaji Nurah Issa Danwana, the Mayor of Wa Took Over Office, there has been regular cleanup exercises once each month. The Cleanup takes place within the Wa Metropolis on each first Saturday of the Month.

The Mayor has been Urged to include the Forest in it’s Cleanup Exercise set for Saturday, 8th November 2025.

The Wa Forest Reserve serves as Vegetation cover that filters air in the Metropolis and also controls climate and supports in stable rainfall patterns in the Regional Capital.

Source: Upper West Media App

One response to “Upper West: Filth Takes Over Wa Forest Reserve, Exposes it to Bush Fires”

vermavkv

October 31, 2025

This is a very important and well-written piece that highlights a pressing environmental concern with clarity and purpose. 🌿

Your writing effectively captures the seriousness of the situation — the Wa Forest Reserve, once a symbol of natural beauty and ecological balance, now facing the consequences of human negligence. The details you include — empty bottles, plastics, broken glass, and expired drinks — paint a vivid picture of the pollution problem, reminding readers of the urgent need for collective responsibility.

It’s commendable how you connect the issue to the upcoming Harmattan season, explaining the potential for bushfires. This not only raises awareness but also educates readers about the seasonal risks and the chain reaction that careless waste disposal can trigger.

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