Kpone-katamanso: The Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Assembly (KKMA) has launched the national 'Tree for Life' tree planting initiative, dubbed Green Ghana, at the Haana KKMA Basic School. The exercise aims to promote environmental sustainability by planting trees across the municipality.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Albert Kofi Tsikata, the Head of Parks and Gardens at KKMA, emphasized that the exercise is designed to address climate change impacts both locally and globally. The initiative involves planting various species of trees, including shade and fruit trees, within schools and communities. These trees are expected to act as windbreaks, preventing windstorms from damaging buildings and providing shade, aesthetic value, and property protection.
Mr. Samuel T.K. Morton, the Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Chief Executive, highlighted the necessity of trees to sustain community life and food security. He noted that the municipality faces challenges during rainstorms, which can cause significant damage to properties. Planting more trees could mitigate these effects by protecting roofs and structures. Despite concerns about insufficient rainfall and stray animals, Mr. Morton assured that the assembly is committed to nurturing the trees.
He also addressed the impact of expanding estate developments on local vegetation, urging developers to plant trees within their estates to maintain ecological balance. Stressing the importance of trees, he remarked, "Trees are for life, and when the last tree dies, the last man also dies."
Mr. Samuel Tetteh Thompson, head teacher of Haana KKMA Basic School, reiterated the significance of the tree planting initiative for creating a conducive learning environment. He assured the school community's commitment to safeguarding the plants, suggesting measures like fencing to protect them from animals. He also called on the assembly to provide protective cages and urged residents to keep their animals from encroaching on the school premises.
