The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has called on all Ghanaians to embrace the ‘Tree for Life’ Reforestation Initiative, underscoring its vital importance in restoring biodiversity, mitigating climate change, and safeguarding the nation’s ecological future.
Officially launched in March this year by H.E. President John Dramani Mahama in Nkawie, Ashanti Region, the initiative is a cornerstone of the government’s broader strategy to revive degraded lands, bolster forest reserves, and foster long-term environmental resilience.
Speaking at the “One Child, One Tree” commemorative tree-planting exercise on World Environment Day (June 5, 2025) at Kwabenya Community Senior High School, President Mahama commended Hon. Buah’s visionary leadership in spearheading the “Tree for Life” program, which is set to transform Ghana’s environmental landscape.
To support the initiative, the Ministry, in partnership with key stakeholders, will distribute a diverse array of seedlings adapted to regional climates, including timber, fruit, and ornamental trees. These seedlings will be free at the Ministry of Lands, selected Regional Coordinating Council offices, other Ministries, and all District and Regional Forestry Commission offices nationwide.
