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Reviving Timber Industries in Kumasi Through the Production of Diversified Wood Products

Author(s) Mr. Nicholas Mensah Narh, Mr. Charles Essel, Dr. Desmond Opoku, Mr. Henry Kofi Dansu
Country Ghana
Abstract The timber industry remains a vital contributor to Ghana’s economy, providing employment, export earnings, and raw materials for construction and manufacturing. Despite its importance, timber industries in Kumasi have experienced significant decline, with many firms operating far below capacity or shutting down entirely. This study investigates the causes of decline and explores product diversification and waste utilization as strategies for revitalization. Using a mixed-method approach incorporating questionnaires, interviews, observation, and case studies, data were collected from selected timber companies in Kumasi including Logs and Lumber Limited, AG Timbers, and Oakwood Wilhelm Ventures. Findings indicate that challenges such as obsolete machinery, poor management, shortage of raw materials, illegal mining, deforestation, and weak local market structures have contributed significantly to the downturn. Furthermore, waste management practices were rudimentary, with large volumes of waste either burnt or dumped, resulting in environmental degradation. The study demonstrates that diversification into value-added products such as fiberboard, MDF, laminated boards, and wood pellets, combined with zero-waste strategies and technological upgrading, has strong potential to revive the timber industry. The paper recommends policy reform, machinery modernization, workforce training, and afforestation programs as integrated measures to ensure industry sustainability.
Keywords Timber Industry, Wood Waste, Product Diversification, Sustainability, Kumasi
Field Engineering
Published In Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-24
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