Members of the Rights of Nature Ghana Movement (RoNAG) joined environmental stakeholders and volunteers in a tree-planting exercise organized by Earth Care Ghana on Saturday, 10th May 2026, at Gomoa Onyinadze in the Central Region of Ghana. This environmental exercise was part of ongoing efforts to promote afforestation, restore degraded lands, and strengthen community participation in climate action and environmental sustainability initiatives across the country.
Participation by the Rights of Nature Ghana Movement followed an official invitation extended by Earth Care Ghana in recognition of the organization’s continuous involvement in environmental advocacy and nature conservation activities. Upon arrival at the project site, called the Yenku forest reserve, members of the Rights of Nature Movement Ghana were taken through a detailed orientation session by the Operations Manager of Earth Care Ghana. The briefing focused on the purpose and expected impact of the project, the various species of seedlings to be planted, the projected duration of the planting exercise, and the importance of maintaining proper planting procedures to ensure healthy growth and survival of the trees.
A four-by-four-meter pegging system was used to demarcate planting spaces across portions of the restoration site to ensure proper spacing and healthy growth of the seedlings. The exercise saw the planting of an estimated one thousand seedlings, including species such as Mansonia, Terminalia superba (Ofram), Tetra pleura tetraptera (Prekese), and Mahogany.
Another organization called Transmed also joined the exercise and collaborated with volunteers throughout the activity, demonstrating a collective commitment toward environmental protection and sustainable development. As part of the operational activities for the day, members of the Rights of Nature Movement Ghana were assigned responsibilities to facilitate the smooth execution of the exercise. Members actively engaged in the direct planting of seedlings in already prepared holes, whiles other members 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 highlight the growing importance of youth participation in environmental conservation efforts. They stressed that collaborative actions such as tree planting exercises remain essential in addressing climate change, combating deforestation, restoring biodiversity, and encouraging communities to take active responsibility in protecting natural ecosystems.
No major challenges were encountered during the exercise; participants indicated that the weather conditions became extremely hot as the activity progressed. Despite the scorching sun, volunteers remained committed and successfully carried out their assigned responsibilities throughout the exercise.
The successful implementation of the exercise further reflects the growing commitment of environmental organizations, civil society groups, and youth-led movements in 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.
