Tropenbos Ghana Programme (TBG)

Tropenbos Ghana Programme is a non-profit organization with over two decades of experience advancing sustainable forest management, inclusive governance, and responsible business practices in Ghana. As part of the Tropenbos International Network, the organization is dedicated to promoting climate-resilient cocoa-forest landscapes and bridging the gap between science, policy, and practice. Tropenbos Ghana has a strong track record in restoration, working closely with local communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders to implement evidence-based solutions that enhance biodiversity, improve livelihoods, and support national climate goals.

The proposed project aims to restore 313 hectares of degraded land in the Fum Headwaters Forest Reserve and nearby cocoa farms in the Bosome Freho District. Using the Modified Taungya System, the initiative will empower local farmers as co-owners of restored plantations, ensuring equitable benefit-sharing and long-term sustainability. The project will raise and plant approximately 300,000 native tree seedlings, integrating them into both forest and cocoa farm settings, and will establish a new community nursery to support these efforts. Community engagement is central, with youth and women employed in planting, maintenance, and forest patrols, while three Community Resource Management Committees will co-manage the reserve and lead fire prevention. Additional livelihood support will be provided through beekeeping enterprises. The project emphasizes robust monitoring using digital tools and regular reporting, aiming to secure community ownership, strengthen biodiversity, improve soil and water resources, and contribute to Ghana’s climate objectives through measurable carbon sequestration and sustainable livelihoods.