Oyo Government Launches 20,000 Tree Planting Exercise To Replace Trees Lost To Power Project
The Oyo State Government has commenced the planting of about 20,000 tree seedlings to replace trees affected by the installation of a 33KV industrial power line from Adebayo to the Mamu end of Gambari Forest Reserve along the Ibadan Ijebu Ode Road.
The exercise was flagged off by the Coordinating Director of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Dr. Mrs. Adesina Evelyn Olufunmilayo, on behalf of the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Honorable Ademola Aderinto.
Dr. Olufunmilayo disclosed that approximately 9,827 trees were affected by the power project, explaining that the state government is implementing its Cut One, Plant Two policy through the planting of about 20,000 seedlings, predominantly indigenous species.
According to her, the initiative is aimed at restoring affected forest resources and biodiversity, mitigating the effects of climate change and promoting environmental sustainability while supporting infrastructural development in emerging communities across the state.
Oyo Government Launches 20,000 Tree Planting Exercise To Replace Trees Lost To Power Project
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Sep 25, 2026