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2026 Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Speaking at the 2026 Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative held at the West Africa Senior High School on 5 June under the theme “Forests and Economies”, Prof.

    EPA urges Ghanaians to report environmental offenders
  3. Joy Online

    Speaking at the 2026 Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative held at West Africa Senior High School on June 5 under the theme “Forests and Economies,”, Prof Anankware stressed that environmental protection efforts cannot be effective if they are concentrated only in the national c

    Non-compliance could lead to permit suspension or revocation – EPA warns mining firms
  4. Joy Online

    Speaking at the 2026 Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative on June 5 at West Africa Senior High School under the theme “Forests and Economies,” the Minister announced that Ghana has planted over 31 million trees nationwide, surpassing its 30 million target through the collective

    Ghana surpasses 30 million-tree target, urges stronger post-planting care – Lands Minister
  5. Joy Online

    Speaking at the 2026 Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative held on June 5 at West Africa Senior High School under the theme “Forests and Economies,” the minister said the government’s environmental agenda extends beyond tree planting to long-term care, monitoring, and protection

    Government moving ahead with ban on Styrofoam packs, says Lands Minister
  6. Joy Online

    Speaking at the 2026 Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative held at West Africa Senior High School on June 5 under the theme “Forests and Economies,” Dr.

    Forestry Commission CEO says over 350 private companies involved in forest plantations as sector generates $260 million
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EPA calls on Ghanaians to report environmental offences

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The EPA's Deputy Chief Executive Officer has urged Ghanaians, especially young people, to report environmental offences and become active environmental stewards by planting trees, reducing plastic use, and championing sustainability initiatives in their communities.

5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. EPA calls on Ghanaians to report environmental offences

    The EPA's Deputy Chief Executive Officer has urged Ghanaians, especially young people, to report environmental offences and become active environmental stewards by planting trees, reducing plastic use, and championing sustainability initiatives in their communities.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. EPA warns mining firms of permit suspension for non-compliance

    The EPA's Deputy CEO said mining companies that fail to comply with environmental regulations risk having their permits suspended or revoked, stressing that environmental sustainability must not be sacrificed despite mining's importance to Ghana's economy.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana exceeds 30 million trees planted; minister urges survival focus

    Ghana has planted over 31 million trees nationwide, surpassing its 30 million target through efforts by government institutions, traditional authorities, schools, religious bodies, and civil society. The Lands Minister stressed that true success should be measured by tree survival and maturation rather than seedling numbers, calling for stronger post-planting monitoring and care.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Government pursuing styrofoam ban and environmental sustainability measures

    The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources said the government is moving ahead with a ban on styrofoam packs as part of broader environmental interventions including marine and coastal conservation, renewable energy investments, and climate-smart policies aligned with the Paris Agreement.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Ghana's forestry sector valued at $260m in timber supply

    The Forestry Commission CEO said more than 350 private companies and individuals are engaged in commercial forest plantations within forest reserves, and in 2025 the sector supplied 952,000 cubic metres of timber and timber products valued at roughly $260 million to domestic and export markets.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

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