Planting Trees for the Environment

 

Planting trees is an easy way to improve the environment around us and cut down carbon emissions.

Planting trees is a great way to improve our environment by providing shade for people and wildlife, cleaning the air, and absorbing carbon dioxide.

Choose the Right Tree.

There are several different kinds of trees available to plant. You should choose one based on its size, location, and purpose.

Prepare the Ground.

Before you begin planting, make sure the ground is prepared properly. This includes removing any weeds, rocks, or other debris. Then dig out a hole large enough to accommodate the root ball of the tree. If possible, use a spade rather than a shovel.

Water the Tree.

After digging the hole, water the tree thoroughly. You can also add mulch to help retain moisture.

Prune the Tree.

This will encourage new growth. If you see a branch that looks weak, cut it off with a pair of sharp garden shears.

Harvest the Fruit.

After the tree has grown for several years, you can harvest its fruit. You can eat them fresh, dry them out, or make jams and jellies.

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LONG TERM

1. Dredging of the Fosu Lagoon to improve livelihood
2. Recycling of plastics, Mobile Phones, Computers, electronic gadgets, and tires
3. Introduction of electric taxis and busses for commercial use
4. A project with Metrological Service to send daily subscribed weather forecasts and climate situations using mobile phones, helping the citizens to plan in the face of changing climate conditions.
5. Initiating Climate Change clubs in Schools(Ecology school clubs)
6. Ecological Housing project and lodge on the Fosu lagoon
7. Adding value to Fort Victoria

CHARITY AND HUMANITY PROGRAMS

1. Provision of training skills for teenage mothers and pregnant Women
2. Provision of free 1-year Health insurance Registration Card for deprived pregnant mothers, parents, and children.
3. Provision of Incubators for Various Hospitals in the Central Region
4. Construction of Toilet facilities to combat beach/open defecation at the coastal line of Cape Coast to Elmina.
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