A project dubbed 'Forest Okyeman' which aims to safeguard natural resources and assist communities in the Okyeman area to revive destroyed natural resources through the Community Resource Management Areas (CREMA) model has been launched.
The CREMA model is to address violations, strengthen accountability, and build capacity on best agroforestry practices and empower the local communities to manage their natural resources and ensure benefits are distributed equitably.
The model comprises farmers, local chiefs, government representatives, opinion leaders, private sector, and landowners to co-manage natural resources and create awareness.
Forests play a significant role in the socio-economic development of most African countries.
