In Ghana, lands are classified into several categories based on their ownership, use, and characteristics. Here are some of the main types of lands in Ghana: ## 1. Stool Lands - Owned by traditional authorities (chiefs and stools) - Account for about 80% of Ghana's land area - Subject to customary law and traditional authority ## 2. State Lands - Owned by the government of Ghana - Include lands acquired by the government for public purposes, such as infrastructure development - Managed by the Lands Commission ## 3. Private Lands - Owned by individuals, companies, or organizations - Can be acquired through purchase, lease, or inheritance - Subject to statutory law and regulations ## 4. Family Lands - Owned by families or clans - Often subject to customary law and traditional authority - Can be managed by family heads or elders ## 5. Communal Lands - Owned and managed by communities - Often used for communal purposes, such as farming or grazing - Subject to customary law and communit...