In a major step toward environmental restoration and climate resilience, Jatropha Africa Ltd, in collaboration with Dream Shapers Foundation and the Binjimeen family, has successfully reclaimed approximately 100 hectares of land degraded by illegal mining activities in the Apramprama Forest Reserve in the Ashanti Region.
The initiative, part of a broader land restoration effort, involved the planting of various indigenous and climate-resilient tree species to restore the damaged ecosystem to its natural state. The partners combined resources, expertise, and manpower to revive a section of the forest reserve that had been severely affected by years of uncontrolled and destructive small-scale mining, locally known as galamsey.
“Our goal is not only to heal the land but also to inspire a movement across Ghana for responsible environmental stewardship,” said a representative of Jatropha Africa Ltd. “Through partnerships like this, we’re proving that degraded lands can be revived with the right commitment and community support.”
The Dream Shapers Foundation, known for its work in community-driven sustainability initiatives, has been instrumental in engaging local stakeholders and youth volunteers in the reforestation exercise. The Binjimeens also brought valuable local knowledge and cultural advocacy to the effort, ensuring alignment with traditional land management practices.
This project forms part of ongoing national efforts to combat deforestation and land degradation, and supports Ghana’s commitment to global climate action under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
The partners intend to continue monitoring the site to ensure the trees are nurtured and protected, and are exploring opportunities to scale the model to other affected areas across the country.
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