Green Ghana Day: ECG Advises Against Planting Trees Under Low Voltage Lines
As Ghanaians commemorate Green Ghana Day with tree planting activities, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued a strong advisory against planting trees under Low Voltage Lines.
The ECG highlights the importance of avoiding such locations to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply.
Engineer Emmanuel Justice Ofori, the Western Regional Manager of ECG, led a team of ECG staff in sensitizing and planting trees at the All Saint Anglican School in Takoradi.
He emphasized that while tree planting is encouraged, it is crucial to exercise caution and avoid planting trees directly under Low Voltage lines. Such trees, if left to grow, can potentially interfere with the power supply when they come into contact with the lines.
“We advise individuals participating in tree planting activities to be mindful of the placement of trees, particularly under Low Voltage lines,” Engineer Ofori stated during the event.
The ECG’s cautionary message comes as part of efforts to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted electricity supply throughout the country. By avoiding tree planting under Low Voltage lines, the ECG aims to prevent power disruptions and safeguard the reliability of the electrical infrastructure.
In collaboration with the Forestry Commission, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has called upon all Ghanaians and residents to actively participate in the national tree-planting exercise. This initiative forms a crucial component of the broader afforestation and reforestation agenda aimed at replenishing Ghana’s depleted forest cover.
Previous Green Ghana Day events have witnessed remarkable achievements. The initial target of planting five million trees was surpassed, with over seven million trees planted. Last year’s event achieved an even greater milestone, surpassing the intended goal of 20 million trees with the planting of over 26 million.
This year, the nation aims to further expand its tree planting efforts by planting an additional 10 million seedlings across the country, while ensuring the nurturing and care of the 30 million trees planted in 2021 and 2022. The collective participation in tree planting activities will contribute significantly to environmental preservation and the restoration of Ghana’s natural landscapes.
