The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council has announced plans to arrest cattle that are damaging trees, particularly royal palms, in the region. The Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah, stated that the owners of the cattle would be fined before the animals are released. Additionally, Mensah condemned illegal mining activities that are destroying lands and reserves. This announcement was made during the Green Ghana Day event in Kumasi, where a goal of planting 2.5 million trees in the region was set.