Ofori Annor, a 48-year-old who works with rubber trees, has been sentenced to three years in prison. This follows a poaching conviction.
The arrest happened at the Ankasa Conservation Area. This is a protected place for wildlife in the Western Region.
Annor pleaded guilty to the charges. The Nkroful District Court convicted him on his own admission of guilt.
Park patrol rangers caught Annor. This occurred during a routine check to enforce laws and stop poaching.
The conservation area is vital for protecting Ghana's natural heritage.