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Okomu Oil Palm Company and Edo State Government Launch Regeneration Programme to Cultivate 3,000 Forest Trees

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The Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc and the Edo State Government have partnered to launch a forest regeneration programme aimed at cultivating over 3,000 forest trees in Ovia South West Local Government. According to Akpele Maxwell, director of plantation at the Edo State Forestry Commission, the initiative will roll out in phases, beginning with the planting of forest trees across several communities. The programme is expected to regenerate depleted forests, improve means of livelihoods for participating communities, and strengthen forest protection.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc and the Edo State Government have partnered to launch a forest regeneration programme to cultivate over 3,000 forest trees in Ovia South West Local Government.
  • The programme will roll out in phases, beginning with the planting of forest trees across the Gbole-Uba Community, Paul, Magdalene, and Bisi camps, and the Osayamwen Community.
  • Existing farmers will continue farming alongside the new trees, with government assurances that their crops will not be destroyed.
  • The initiative aims to regenerate depleted forests, improve means of livelihoods for participating communities, and strengthen forest protection.
  • The project aligns with the non-profit IDH's mission of promoting sustainable agriculture and improving rural livelihoods.
  • Okomu Oil has set aside about 3,000 hectares of its concession as protected forest areas, despite challenges of illegal logging and encroachment.
  • Community representatives have pledged their support for the project, with a commitment to taking full ownership of the regeneration effort.

Statistics:

  • The regeneration programme aims to cultivate over 3,000 forest trees in Ovia South West Local Government.
  • The programme will be implemented in phases, beginning with the planting of forest trees across several communities.
  • Existing farmers will continue to farm and will not have their crops destroyed as a result of the new forest growth.
  • Okomu Oil has set aside about 3,000 hectares of its concession as protected forest areas.

Sources:

  • "Edo, Okomu Oil join forces for forest regeneration". News Agency of Nigeria.

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