The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, together with the Forestry Commission, has announced the successful distribution of 13,875,286 seedlings nationwide.
This achievement was revealed by the Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission, Mr. John Allotey, during a press briefing at the Commission’s Head Office in Accra on Thursday, June 13, 2024.
Mr. Allotey provided an overview of the provisional seedling distribution results, noting that the Ashanti Region exceeded its target by 199%, distributing 4,170,552 seedlings against an initial target of 2,100,000.
He also highlighted that 13 other regions surpassed their goals, demonstrating a widespread commitment to environmental conservation.
While acknowledging that two regions struggled to meet their targets, Mr. Allotey assured that the Forestry Commission remains dedicated to assisting these areas in reaching their objectives.
He commended private plantation companies and religious institutions for their crucial support in the initiative, specifically mentioning the Church of Pentecost, Presbyterian Church, Catholic Church, Seventh Day Adventist (SDA), and Methodist Church as the top contributing churches.
Mr. Allotey also recognized contributions from Ecoplanet Bamboo West Africa, Messrs Evans Sawmills Ltd, Miro Forestry Ghana Ltd, and expressed appreciation to the Muslim community, especially the Chief Imam, for their support.
He added that despite the impressive number of seedlings already planted, more seedlings are available at various pick-up centers. He urged everyone interested to visit their nearest Forestry Commission office to obtain seedlings for planting.