He said the Commission would strictly enforce the Minerals and Mining Act (Act 900) without any fear or favour to protect the forest reserves from destruction under illegal circumstances.

Speaking to journalists in an interview, in Takoradi, the Western Regional FC Manager said: "I can pledge zero tolerance for illegal mining and lumbering in our forest reserves as we will strictly enforce the laws without fear or favour... it is irritating seeing our forest being depleted because of the parochial interests of certain people."

Nana Bosompim issued a stern warning to individuals involved in illegal activities within forest reserves, saying; "If you know you are engaging in illegal mining or logging of trees in a forest reserve, advise yourself and abandon the site."
He said the FC would do everything in its capacity to sustainably manage the region's forest and wildlife reserves to ensure a safe and sustainable environment for all.

"My vision is that we leave future generations and their communities with a much better, richer and more valuable forest and wildlife endowment than even what we came to meet, so we will do everything possible to achieve that," he stated.

He called for the support of all relevant authorities, including traditional authorities, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies, and security agencies to help protect the forests from infractions, especially illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey.