Ghana needs a freshwater ecosystem.

Ghana’s population increased by 1.93% from 2022 to 34,121,985 in 2023. Ghana’s population increased by 1.96% from 2021 to 33,475,870 in 2022. Ghana’s population increased by 2.03% from 2020 to 32,833,031 in 2021. is causing a variety of environmental degradation indirectly. More room for people to live in and use is constantly in demand. The degradation of forests is one of the effects. Riparian forests, which are woods near bodies of water, are typically the most vulnerable.

A watercourse’s accessibility has frequently influenced where people choose to live or work. Riparian forests are frequently turned into agricultural fields by farmers who need a year-round supply of water for their crops. These farmlands frequently approach nearly the streams, particularly during the dry season.

A water source is also necessary for other types of companies. Car wash facilities are frequently located beside rivers and streams in Ghana, where trees had stood. Additionally, block-making facilities are frequently located near waterways.

Human activity in areas that were formerly covered by trees and the destruction of riparian corridors have been linked to the sharp fall in freshwater biodiversity.