The Begoro District Forestry Department in the Fanteakwa North District of the Eastern Region is set to plant 160,000 trees this year under the government’s “Tree for Life” initiative, aimed at restoring degraded forest reserves and expanding tree cover in schools, plantations, and homes.

The “Tree for Life” initiative, a flagship programme launched by President John Dramani Mahama, seeks to promote afforestation and agroforestry nationwide.

As part of the programme, 30 million seedlings, including ornamental and food crop species, will be distributed to government institutions, private organisations, and the general public for planting.

The initiative is designed to raise awareness about the critical role trees play in protecting the environment, combating climate change, and restoring degraded lands and water bodies.

Speaking to Adom News during the launch of the programme, the Begoro District Forestry Manager, Vincent Appiah, said the 160,000 trees would be planted mainly in depleted forest reserves, particularly areas affected by human activities.

He underscored the importance of reforestation in maintaining ecological balance and ensuring a sustainable future, while calling on stakeholders and community members to support efforts to nurture and protect the trees.

The Fanteakwa North District Chief Executive, Osman Abubakar, described the initiative as a call to action for communities to work closely with the Forestry Department to restore and safeguard the environment.

He expressed confidence that the programme would help restore degraded ecosystems, increase public awareness about tree planting, and strengthen environmental conservation efforts across the district.

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