The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, says the country planted more than 30 million trees in 2025 as part of a nationwide push to reverse environmental damage.

According to him, the initiative is part of broader efforts to tackle deforestation, much of it driven by illegal mining and to promote long-term environmental sustainability.

“…It is therefore paramount that we take deliberate and collective action to protect, restore and sustainably manage our forest resources. I am pleased to report that against the target of 30 million seedlings in 2025, we successfully distributed and planted over 30 million trees across the country,” he said.

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While the announcement highlights progress, it has also sparked concern among some lawmakers.

The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has questioned the lack of detailed data backing the claim.

“You said you have planted 30 million trees without giving us the regions and districts that benefited. We need to know because we shouldn’t be proud as a country that we have lost about 80% of our forest cover,” he stated.

His concerns reflect a broader call for transparency and accountability, especially as Ghana continues to grapple with significant forest loss.

As the country advances reforestation efforts, the debate shifts from numbers to details where trees are being planted, how they are maintained, and whether the gains can be sustained.

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