Climate Change: Togo Launch National Forest Seed Centre to Boost Reforestation Policy

A National Forest Seed Centre (CNSF) has been inaugurated by West African nation, Togo to support forest development and climate change mitigation. Togo First reports that the facility was officially launched last week by the Ministry of Environment, Forest Resources, Coastal Protection and Climate Change.

The centre will distribute high-quality planting material with strong genetic and physiological characteristics, adapted to the country’s different agro-ecological zones.

Operating under the technical oversight of the Office of Forest Development and Exploitation (ODEF), the CNSF will also contribute to reforestation efforts and the conservation of forest species.

It will support research on endangered species and certify seeds intended for commercial use and national reforestation programmes. As part of this mandate, the centre will identify natural seed production areas and conduct phenological studies to optimise harvest periods.

By supplying certified seeds, the CNSF is expected to play a role in restoring forest cover and improving vegetation nationwide. The initiative is also expected to create skilled jobs, including positions for forestry technicians and seed specialists.

With the launch of the CNSF, Togo joins other West African countries with similar facilities, such as Burkina Faso and Senegal, as it strengthens its approach to environmental protection.