The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) in partnership with the Forestry Commission and supported by Zijin Golden Ridge Ghana and other partners has initiated a five-year project to restore 50 hectares of degraded forest at the Subri River Forest Reserve in Sekyere Krobo, Western Region of Ghana. This project was commissioned on October 29, 2026, and is part of MIIF's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Biodiversity Reforestation Project. The initiative aims to promote environmental sustainability and strengthen biodiversity conservation in Ghana's mining regions.
The project reflects MIIF's commitment to ensuring that the economic benefits of mineral resources are matched by responsible environmental stewardship. MIIF Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Justina Nelson, emphasized that the true value of Ghana's mineral wealth lies not only in what is extracted today but also in the natural heritage preserved for generations to come. She noted that the success of the project would be measured by the extent to which the forest is restored and protected over time, requiring sustained care, effective monitoring, and collective commitment from all stakeholders.
The Forestry Commission is providing technical expertise and implementation support to guide the rehabilitation process and promote the long-term survival of the restored forest. Dr Sarfo Adu, Executive Director of the Forest Services Division of the Forestry Commission, highlighted the importance of sustained collaboration and effective forest management in achieving successful restoration. He urged other corporate organizations to draw inspiration from MIIF's initiative and partner with the Forestry Commission to help restore Ghana's degraded forest landscape.
The project also involves the participation of local farmers and the community. The Paramount Chief of Sekyere Krobo, Nana Kwao Badu II, commended MIIF and its partners for the initiative and welcomed the participation of farmers in the restoration exercise. He called on the Forestry Commission to work closely with the farmers to ensure they benefit from their efforts to nurture and protect the trees. Recognizing the role and livelihoods of local communities is expected to encourage a stronger sense of ownership and responsibility for the forest.
The five-year initiative brings together MIIF, the Forestry Commission, and corporate Ghana in a shared effort to address forest degradation, protect biodiversity, and promote sustainable environmental practices. MIIF acknowledged the support of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Forestry Commission, Corporate Ghana, traditional authorities, the District Assembly, and the people of Sekyere Krobo. The project is a collective commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible mineral wealth management.
The project is also aligned with the government's Tree for Life Restoration Initiative, launched by President John Dramani Mahama on March 21, 2025. This initiative aims to restore Ghana's degraded forest landscape through partnerships with corporate organizations and local communities. The MIIF project is expected to contribute to the success of this initiative and promote sustainable environmental practices in Ghana's mining regions.
Through the restoration of 50 hectares of degraded forest, MIIF is reinforcing its commitment to responsible mineral wealth management and ensuring that environmental protection remains an important part of Ghana's sustainable development agenda. The project is expected to have a positive impact on the environment, biodiversity, and local communities, and serve as a model for sustainable environmental practices in Ghana's mining regions.
Key points
- MIIF and Forestry Commission partner to restore 50 hectares of degraded forest in Sekyere Krobo, Western Region of Ghana.
- The project aims to promote environmental sustainability and strengthen biodiversity conservation in Ghana's mining regions.
- The initiative is part of MIIF's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Biodiversity Reforestation Project.
