US EditionEthiopia Begins Drive to Plant 700 Million Trees in One Day
ETHIOPIA, JUL 31 – Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative aims to restore ecosystems and combat climate change with over 40 billion trees planted since 2019 and a target of 50 billion by next year.
- Abiy urges citizens to participate in the campaign to plant 700 million trees in a single day under Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative.
- Amid centuries of deforestation, government officials say more than 40 billion seedlings have been planted since 2019 under the Green Legacy Initiative.
- Amid efforts to boost biodiversity, the Oromia Tourism Commission planted 5,000 indigenous trees in Kelole Kebele of Bishoftu town, with survival rates surpassing 86 percent, and included native species like Podocarpus falcatus and Cordia africana.
- Nega Wodajo, Commission Deputy Commissioner, said "With strong collaboration from public and private sectors, we have planted tree species that not only restore landscapes but are also suited to local soil conditions and have already passed their first growth cycle," highlighting environmental and tourism benefits.
- The Green Legacy Initiative aims to reach 50 billion trees by next year, described by government officials as vital for Ethiopia’s sustainable future and national survival.
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Ethiopia's national tree campaign underway with aim to plant 700 million seedlings in one day
Ethiopia has launched a national campaign to plant 700 million trees in one day. The ambitious goal, announced Thursday, is part of a conservation initiative seeking to plant 50 billion trees by 2026.
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