Rights of Nature Ghana Movement Joins Tree Planting Exercise at Gomoa Onyinadze

May 14, 2026

Members of the Rights of Nature Ghana Movement (RoNAG) joined environmental stakeholders and volunteers in a major tree planting exercise organized by Earth Care Ghana at Gomoa Onyinadze in the Central Region on Saturday, May 10, 2026.

The exercise formed part of ongoing efforts to promote afforestation, restore degraded lands, and encourage community participation in climate action and environmental sustainability initiatives across Ghana.

The participation of the Rights of Nature Ghana Movement followed an official invitation from Earth Care Ghana in recognition of the movement’s consistent involvement in environmental advocacy and nature conservation activities.

Upon arrival at the Yenku Forest Reserve project site, members of the movement were taken through an orientation session led by the Operations Manager of Earth Care Ghana. The briefing focused on the purpose and expected impact of the exercise, the various species of seedlings to be planted, the projected duration of the activity, and the importance of adhering to proper planting procedures to ensure the healthy growth and survival of the trees.

A four-by-four metre pegging system was used to demarcate planting spaces across sections of the restoration site to promote proper spacing and healthy development of the seedlings.

An estimated one thousand seedlings were planted during the exercise, including species such as Mansonia, Terminalia superba (Ofram), Tetrapleura tetraptera (Prekese), and Mahogany.

Another organization, Transmed, also joined the exercise and worked alongside volunteers throughout the activity, reflecting a shared commitment towards environmental protection and sustainable development.

As part of the day’s activities, members of the Rights of Nature Ghana Movement were assigned various responsibilities to support the smooth execution of the project. While some members actively engaged in planting seedlings in already prepared holes, others assisted in pegging and demarcation exercises involving the measurement and marking of 4m × 4m planting spaces to ensure proper alignment and spacing of the trees.

Participants used the occasion to stress the growing importance of youth involvement in environmental conservation efforts. According to them, collaborative activities such as tree planting remain essential in addressing climate change, combating deforestation, restoring biodiversity, and encouraging communities to take active responsibility in protecting natural ecosystems.

Although participants indicated that the weather became extremely hot as the exercise progressed, no major challenges were encountered. Despite the scorching sun, volunteers remained committed and successfully carried out their responsibilities throughout the exercise.

The successful implementation of the exercise further reflects the increasing commitment of environmental organizations, civil society groups, and youth-led movements towards advancing sustainable environmental practices in Ghana.

Environmental advocates continue to call for increased support for afforestation projects and stronger collaboration among institutions, organizations, and communities to help preserve the country’s natural resources and mitigate the effects of climate change.