All Ghanaians and locals are encouraged to actively take part in the country’s tree-planting initiative, according to the Forestry Commission and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.
Green Ghana Day is being observed for the third time today, on Friday, June 9, 2023. The event is a crucial part of an ambitious reforestation and afforestation plan intended to replenish the nation’s shrinking forest cover.
Five million trees were to be planted as part of the first edition’s goal. Almost seven million trees were planted as a consequence of the volunteers’ excitement and dedication, which exceeded expectations.
Following on this performance, the Green Ghana Day the year before saw an even bigger success, with almost 26 million trees planted, exceeding the targeted target of 20 million.
This year, the nation aspires to plant an additional 10 million seedlings throughout the country, while nurturing the over 30 million trees planted in 2021 and 2022.
To facilitate widespread participation, free seedlings are available at the offices of the Forestry Commission, ensuring accessibility for all those eager to contribute to the reforestation efforts.
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, along with the Forestry Commission, has called on Ghanaians to actively participate in this noble cause.
The official launch of the Green Ghana Day was performed by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, on Thursday, 18th May 2023.
He appealed to all Ghanaians, traditional rulers, religious organizations, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, and all persons living in Ghana, to support the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and Forestry Commission, to make this year’s Green Ghana Day a success.
