The Deputy Regional Manager of the Forestry Commission, Forest Services Division (Greater Accra Region), Madam Winifred Ohene‑Wiafe, has urged every household in Accra to plant and nurture at least one tree as part of efforts to support the city’s urban greening agenda.
She said the growing environmental challenges facing the capital demand practical community action, beginning with individuals, families, schools, churches, and workplaces.
She made the call at the Greater Accra Regional Launch of the Tree for Life (T4L) Initiative, held at the Presbyterian Women’s Centre, Abokobi, on Friday, 5th June 2026.
Madam Ohene‑Wiafe noted that Ghana’s forests, water bodies, and natural ecosystems have suffered severe degradation due to rapid urbanisation, indiscriminate tree felling, and climate change. She stressed that the T4L programme—aimed at planting 30 million trees nationwide—is a bold national effort that requires the participation of schools, churches, communities, families, and individuals.
She reminded participants that caring for creation is rooted in Scripture, adding that God entrusted humanity with the responsibility to protect the earth. “Planting a tree is easy; nurturing it to maturity is the true measure of our commitment,” she said.
The Deputy Regional Manager encouraged households, institutions, and communities to plant at least one tree and care for it, noting that every single tree contributes to cleaner air, healthier communities, and a more resilient Ghana.
