The annual 2025 End-of-Year Review for scientists and technologists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research - Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (CSIR-FORIG) officially commenced today. The event signals the culmination of a successful research cycle and sets a forward-looking agenda for innovation and sustainable forest management.
​The opening session was highlighted by an insightful presentation from the esteemed guest speaker, Professor Nana Ewusi-mensah. Prof. Ewusi-mensah, an Associate Professor of Soil Science in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana, captivated attendees with a deep dive into the critical subject of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Forestry Research and its Impact.

​AI: The New Frontier in Forest Management
​Professor Ewusi-mensah highlighted how advanced computational tools and machine learning are poised to revolutionize how CSIR-FORIG approaches its core mandate.

​The discussion underscored the Institute’s commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology into its research framework to solve complex ecological and socio-economic challenges.
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​The 2025 End-of-Year Review provides vital internal feedback, ensures accountability to stakeholders, and aligns CSIR-FORIG's research priorities for the upcoming year, guaranteeing the Institute remains at the forefront of national and global forestry research. The review is expected to continue with more presentations and discussions in the coming two days.