Environmental concerns have once again been raised over the ongoing felling of trees along the Atomic-Kwabenya highway, as environmental CSO, A Rocha Ghana, has called on the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission to halt the activity immediately.

In a strongly worded press statement issued today, and signed by environmental activist Daryl Bosu condemned what he described as the “indiscriminate removal” of trees in one of the last remaining green arcades in Accra.

He warned that continued destruction of the urban forest cover without a clear and enforceable replanting strategy poses a serious threat to biodiversity, increases urban heat, and contributes to environmental degradation.

"The felling of trees along the Atomic-Kwabenya highway must cease immediately," the statement read. "Every removed tree should be replaced with two or more native species in suitable locations, with strict monitoring to ensure their survival."

Mr Bosu cited a troubling incident last year, where two mature trees were hastily removed to make way for a fuel station near the Maker’s House Chapel entrance — a development that was reportedly supported by the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission.

The fuel station was constructed in what is considered a sensitive wetland area between the Atomic Police Station and the entrance to the Atomic Energy Commission.

"This development is shocking and deeply unfortunate," he stated.

"Urban Roads had earlier paused construction in response to public outcry and redesigned the road to protect the trees, but now, other agents appear to be gradually destroying them under the radar."

He described the actions as "environmental sabotage" and criticised what he called the "lazy approach" of removing trees at the slightest sign of hazard.

Mr Bosu emphasised that such practices are neither prudent nor sustainable in managing urban forests or promoting public health.

He called for a more proactive and ecologically responsible approach to urban development that balances infrastructure progress with environmental preservation.

The statement has intensified calls on city planners and government agencies to prioritise sustainable development practices and protect the few green spaces left in Ghana’s fast-urbanising capital.