Mongolia to hold nationwide tree planting campaign Oct 5
Under the “One Billion Trees” National Campaign initiated by President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, the nationwide tree planting event for autumn will commence on October 5, 2024, Montsame reported.
The Department of Environment of Ulaanbaatar City has urged businesses to allocate 20 percent of their building and structure areas for green spaces. During the National Tree Planting Days, individuals unable to plant trees in designated locations are encouraged to plant trees in their yards, camps, fields, and in the vicinity of schools, kindergartens, and hospitals.
The Government Implementing Agency of Mongolia, the Forest Department, reports that over 41.5 million trees have been planted in Mongolia since 2021. Selenge aimag has recorded the highest number, planting 4.7 million trees. The autumn National Tree Planting Days will continue for 21 days.
In 2021, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa launched the "One Billion Trees" National Campaign aimed at respecting the Mongolian long-standing traditions and customs of loving Mother Earth and harmoniously living with nature, mitigating impacts of global climate change, protecting and increasing forest and water resources, and ensuring ecological balance.
Under the Campaign, Ulaanbaatar city plans to plant 120 million trees and has already begun planting in eight locations.
