Tree Species

Baobab | Kalar Yi

Known as a miracle tree, every part of this tree has a use. The fruit has a high nutritional value and is being imported as a superfood in western countries.

African Locust Bean | Dawa Dawa

The African Locust Bean produces food, medicine, dye, and insecticides while playing a key role in the social economy of the region, providing food and resources to sell in the market.

Shea Nut Tree | Kaulwu yi

The Shea Nut butter is great for skin and you can even eat the fruit. Harvesting and making shea butter is an essential source of income for the local women often even used in western skin creams.

Cotton Tree | Kaklia

One of the more majestic trees of the Savannah, usually indicating there is a village nearby. During the funerals of local Paramount Chiefs, a burial plank must come from a living Cotton Tree.

Rosewood Tree | Jenkklia

This tree has suffered extreme exploitation due to the high-quality lumber the wood provides. We had to engage traditional hunters to search for trees and find seeds.

Ebony Tree |

One tree in a family compound can provide better food security as it has a high volume of fruit. Unfortunately, this tree has suffered logging due to its high-quality lumber.

Ackee Apple Tree | Ankye

This tree’s bright orange fruit provides a great source of nutrition and is used in many traditional meals. A bonus is the large amounts of shade this tree provides from the hot Ghanaian sun.