A report conducted by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) on the 2021 Green Ghana Project, indicates that 85 percent of the over-five million seedlings planted are thriving according to Benito Owusu-Bio, Deputy Lands and Natural Resources Minister in charge of Forestry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At a press briefing in Accra, Mr. Owusu-Bio, indicated that his outfit, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, is making sure the trees flourish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe were very pleased and happy when we were informed by the NIB that they on their own have done an independent assessment of the Green Ghana project.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey have actually presented their report to us and I can say the report was very favourable. The report stated that 85 percent of what we planted survived. And for that, we must pat ourselves very well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Green Ghana Project is aimed at restoring Ghana\u2019s depleted forest cover through tree planting. It is also to reduce the impact of climate change on Ghana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GH\u00a212,796,615 was used to procure over five million trees including fruits and ornamentals that were planted across the country during the first round of planting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The initiative, after its launch on Friday, June 11, 2021, saw many top government officials and members of the public plant trees in their homes, schools, and other designated areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is expected to be commemorated on June 11 every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government will be launching the \u2018Visit Your Tree\u2019 campaign as part of activities to mark six months since the rollout of the 2021 Green Ghana Project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n