Tree national Day in CONGO
Celebration of National Tree Day in Congo:
Since 1986, the Republic of Congo has set the day of tree where the Congolese people plant trees. This day was celebrated at first every February 6 of year. But in the 90s, the date was postponed to November 6 of each year.
The 24th edition of National tree Day hs been celebrated on Saturday November 6, 2010 and was honored by APEDJ/AFEYD.For this purpose APEDJ/AFEYD has planted 50 trees.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF TREE:
Its importance is the safeguarding of natural forest through popular reforestation.
This day has three (3) objectives:
1/-To integrate the tree in the socio-economic cultural and development strategies;
2/-To Prevent the consequences of degradation of forest ecosystems;
3/- To Promote culture of tree in the Congo.
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For every young person: a healthy and sustainable environment
