The Timber Industry Development Division (TIDD) of the Forestry Commission is collaborating with schools in the twin-city of Sekondi/Takoradi to ensure the success of its tree-planting exercise.
More than six first and second cycle institutions in the metropolis have been covered under the project, which was spearheaded by the ladies and senior staff associations of TIDD.
At Diabene Secondary Senior High School, more than 6,000 trees were planted in collaboration with students studying agricultural science in the school.
The President of the TIDD Ladies Association, Ms Cynthia Buaben said the importance of trees in the survival of man could not be underestimated.
She said the associations deemed it prudent to involve children and students in its green environment agenda to inculcate the importance of preserving nature in them.
Ms Buaben said apart from planting trees to protect the environment, there were other trees that could be harvested as firewood for sale and other purposes.
She, therefore, called on the students to get involved to ensure that people are educated on the importance of tree planting.
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