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Forests are the backbone of livelihoods, ecosystems, and local economies. Every year on March 21, the International Day of Forests reminds us of the vital role trees play from restoring soils and protecting biodiversity to supporting agriculture and rural communities.

In celebration of this year’s theme, “Forests and Economies,” students at Gbimsi MA JHS in the West Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region of Ghana took action on Friday, March 27th, 2026. Armed with watering cans and planting tools, over twenty indigenous trees, including shea, dawadawa, kapok and Afzelia, were planted across the school grounds, each one a seed of hope for the students, their communities, and the savannah landscape.

“At Eco Restore, restoration is not a project, it is a responsibility, one that calls for commitment, care, and a deep sense of ownership from all of us, especially the young generation who will inherit the future we are shaping today,” said Abubakarii Amadu Baaba, Assistant Operations Manager (Tree Growing) at Eco Restore. 

The tree-planting activity provided students with hands-on lessons on how forests restore soil fertility, support biodiversity, strengthen local agriculture, and contribute to climate resilience.

Students themselves shared the excitement of the day. Ibrahim Mahama, a JHS 2 student representative, said, “This is my first time planting a tree, and I am so proud that one day my community and the generations to come will benefit from it”. 

With over twenty indigenous trees now in the ground, we look forward to monitoring their growth, nurturing a new generation of forest stewards, and creating lasting change for the local environment and economy.

A heartfelt thank you to our partners, the school leadership and the Gbimsi community for making this possible. At Eco Restore, restoration is about empowering communities, nurturing knowledge, and creating sustainable environmental and economic impact.

Eco Restore has been recognized as the Best Shea Nursery Operator 2026 at the Ghana Tree Crops Excellence Awards, organized by the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA). The awards ceremony was the finale of the maiden Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit 2026, held at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) from February 17 to 20, 2026

This recognition affirms Eco Restore’s leadership in strengthening Ghana’s shea sector through high-quality nursery systems and a regenerative, community-centered approach to landscape restoration.

Over the years, Eco Restore has scaled-up indigenous tree nursery systems, restored degraded parklands, and partnered with rural communities to strengthen Ghana’s shea value chain through regenerative, climate-resilient restoration.

The honour was received by Directors Dr. Peter Lovett and Mr. Senyo Kpelly, and underscores Eco Restore’s active engagement in advancing the national tree crops agenda.

Thank you to the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), the dedicated team at Eco Restore, our valued partners, and our nursery teams whose collaboration and hard work continue to drive sustainable impact.

Nurturing the future, one seedling at a time. These fresh, vibrant seedlings represent the beginning of our journey towards a greener tomorrow. 🌿 #SustainableFarming #EcoRestore #GreenGrowth

Because everyone needs to see fresh shea seedlings. Views from a couple of our nurseries this week 💚 🌱