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Kogyae Strict Nature Reserve
Kogyae Strict Nature Reserve
2 years ago by kofi
"Ofram" Terminalia superba
Terminalia superba is widespread in West and Central Africa, from Guinea Bissau east to DR Congo and south to Cabinda (Angola). It's an important timber tree in Ghana, it has a number of uses including joinery, door posts and panels.
3 years ago by kofi
Land demarcation for farmers
OKO Forests carried out a land survey activity to demarcate farm plots for farmers in the Bosomkyekye community, Ashanti region.
Published 14. Mar 2022 by kofi in OKO Forests Nursery
A feast in the forest
Oko farmers made a popular Ghanaian dish called ‘Ampesi’ right on the farm.
Published 14. Mar 2022 by kofi in OKO Forests Nursery
Dam and fish pond construction at Oko Forests
Oko Forests is constructing two fish ponds and a dam.
Published 14. Mar 2022 by kofi in OKO Warehouse
Renovation of an old warehouse
OKO Forests has taken over an old warehouse on the farm, and renovated it . The structure will be used for value addition and storage.
Published 02. Mar 2021 by kofi in OKO Forests Nursery
Oko Forests Nursery
Raising of seedlings in a nursery allows the growth and maintenance of a large number of plants per unit area. We are delighted to be creating our very own nursery, making it easier for us to plant more trees.
Published 22. Oct 2019 by kofi
Forest Mushroom Harvest
Value addition to non timber forest products (NTFPs) is essential to creating employment opportunities for the community. We are creating a bridge for farmers to the market.
Published 20. Oct 2019 by kofi in OKO Warehouse
The team at the OKO Factory
OKO employs 50 people at the factory
Published 17. Oct 2019 by kofi in “BIDG” Bamboo for Integrated Development – Nursery Site
Transplanting Mother-plants
We successfully transplanted some of our Dendrocalamus asper bamboos near a water catchment for watershed protection.
Published 09. Sep 2019 by kofi in “BIDG” Bamboo for Integrated Development – Nursery Site
Harvest of nutrient dense Bananas
Compared to monocultures, agroforestry systems and permaculture techniques are more robust.
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