The project is restoring degraded forest reserves in Ghana with teak, indigenous trees and natural forest in riparian buffer zones, following the principles and criteria of an internationally-respected certification for responsible forestry management.

2024年7月23日 · Ghana, a West African nation known for its rich biodiversity and vibrant ecosystems, has faced significant deforestation challenges over the past few decades. Rapid industrialization, agricultural expansion, illegal logging, and mining have severely depleted forest cover, threatening both the environment and local communities.

2021年10月13日 · Over 400 acres of degraded lands in 19 communities across the Bono, Bono East and Western North regions in Ghana have been restored through various initiatives, such as the establishment of cashew and tree plantations, woodlots and watershed management.

2019年9月1日 · Ghana's protected forest reserves have suffered average annual deforestation rates of 0.7%, 0.5%, 0.4%, and 0.6% for the periods 1990–2000, 2000–2005, 2005–2010 and 2010–2015, respectively. The Ashanti region has recorded …

2022年9月13日 · In 2018, Ghana launched the Youth in Afforestation programme. Its aim was to restore degraded forest cover through reforestation, rehabilitation and protection. The programme also sought to...

2024年5月14日 · Ghana has experienced a drastic decline in forest cover over the past decades. The Global Forest Watch report in 2022 indicated Ghana lost 18,000 hectares of natural forest, equivalent to 78Mt...

coastal zone in Ghana can be divided into three broad sections: the western, central, and eastern zones. All three sections have been facing the threat of erosion to varying

2025年1月10日 · Ghana’s reforestation initiatives include the Green Ghana Project and AFR100 commitments. Private companies and NGOs play a critical role in tree planting and sustainable land management. Strengthening enforcement and fostering international partnerships are essential for success

Global FLR aspirations re-energized Ghana’s efforts demonstrated by the country’s pledge to restore 2 million hectares of its fragmented and degraded forestlands by 2030 in support of AFR100 and the Bonn Challenge. The pledge falls within Ghana’s Forest Plantation Strategy, which aims to reverse the

2022年3月3日 · Results reveal that, between the late 20th century and 2020, all ecological zones have seen significant depletion of forest cover. Causes and effects of these has however been highlighted in this...