A Rocha Ghana has reported significant progress under its TerraMatch for AFR100 Project, which is driving forest restoration and community empowerment in Ghana’s ecologically important Atewa Landscape.
The initiative has seen the successful planting of 90,300 trees across 28 communities, thanks to the active participation of 475 local farmers. Indigenous tree species such as Mahogany and Ofram are thriving, signaling strong progress toward restoring degraded forest lands and strengthening climate resilience.
Beyond the environmental gains, the project is deeply rooted in community engagement.
A total of 2,250 people from 11 communities have taken part in sensitization programs aimed at promoting sustainable land-use practices. In addition, 186 farmers have been trained in agroforestry techniques that integrate trees into traditional farming systems, creating a pathway for sustainable agriculture.
Technology is also playing a role. Through the use of the Flority app, 43 community members have been trained to digitally map and monitor tree growth, improving transparency and ensuring long-term impact.
In terms of livelihoods, the project has created part-time employment for 83 individuals, many of whom are women. A further 12 people have been trained in nursery management—skills that can be translated into future entrepreneurial opportunities. A Rocha Ghana emphasized its commitment to gender inclusion, ensuring that women and youth play leading roles in nursery operations and restoration activities.
The organization extended its appreciation to the consortium of partners—World Resources Institute, One Tree Planted, Realize Impact, and Barka Fund—for supporting its mission to protect Ghana’s natural heritage while improving lives.
