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– Local NGO leads massive tree‑planting drive in Ebonyi as part of climate resilience efforts.
– Project aims to restore forest cover, boost biodiversity, and create green spaces in urban communities.
– Initiative includes education on tree care and hopes to expand statewide reforestation campaigns.
In Ebonyi State, a grassroots environmental foundation successfully planted 500 tree seedlings across urban and peri-urban areas to raise climate resilience and enhance biodiversity . The initiative, which included fruit trees and native species, targeted schools, marketplaces, and public spaces. Local volunteers and community leaders participated in planting and training sessions on tree care and environmental stewardship.
Organizers emphasized that beyond planting trees, the drive focused on fostering environmental awareness and ownership. School engagement included teach-ins on tree maintenance and the benefits of urban forests. The foundation aims to replicate this model across Ebonyi—plans are underway to involve additional communities and measure survival rates and ecosystem benefits . The campaign aligns with Nigeria’s broader climate adaptation policy and contributes to local green space initiatives under the National Afforestation Programme.
