On 29 October 2026, the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) inaugurated a five‑year project to restore 50 hectares of degraded forest at the Subri River Forest Reserve in Sekyere Krobo, Western Region. The initiative is part of MIIF’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Biodiversity Reforestation Project, which seeks to promote environmental sustainability and strengthen biodiversity conservation in Ghana’s mining regions.
MIIF Chief Executive Officer Justina Nelson spoke at the commissioning ceremony, stating the Fund’s commitment to ensuring that the economic benefits of mineral resources are matched by responsible environmental stewardship. “The true value of our nation's mineral wealth lies not only in what we extract today, but also in the natural heritage we preserve for generations to come,” she said.
Nelson emphasized that success would be measured not just by the number of trees planted but by the long‑term restoration and protection of the forest, requiring sustained care, effective monitoring and collective stakeholder commitment. The Forestry Commission will provide 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. He urged other corporate organisations to partner with the Commission to help restore Ghana’s degraded forest landscape, noting that such partnerships would support the government’s Tree for Life Restoration Initiative launched by President John Dramani Mahama in March 2025.
The Paramount Chief of Sekyere Krobo, Nana Kwao Badu II, welcomed the initiative and the participation of local farmers. He called on the Forestry Commission to work closely with farmers to ensure they benefit from nurturing and protecting the trees, and appealed for additional support for forest guards to strengthen reserve protection.
The five‑year initiative brings together MIIF, the Forestry Commission and Corporate Ghana, with support from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, traditional authorities, the District Assembly and the people of Sekyere Krobo. Through the restoration of 50 hectares of degraded forest, the Fund is reinforcing its commitment to responsible mineral wealth management and ensuring that environmental protection remains an important part of Ghana’s sustainable development agenda.
