Ethiopia Make History Planting 350 Million Trees
African country Ethiopia has set new world record planting over 350 million trees in 12 hours. According to government minister 353 million, 633 thousand and 660 tree had been planted in merely in 12 hours.
A Campaign by PM of Ethiopia
The kick off campaign of planting trees in country is part of PM Abiy Ahmed’s initiative. The wider plan aims to lead the planting of four billion trees in upcoming days.
United Nations about Planting Trees in Ethiopia
As per United Nations, Ethiopia’s forest coverage is at deadliest low level. It had hardly cover 4% until 2000, while the country used to spread over 35% of land a century earlier. Realizing the importance of planting trees UN staff also took part in campaign. A large number of Ethiopians including Diplomats were among the volunteers.
Current Record of Planting Trees
The current World Record of planting highest number of trees held by India. They achieved the milestone in a single day. Around 800,000 Indian volunteers participated in a project that planted 50 million trees in 2016.
Why Tree Planting in Ethiopia?
Importance of tree planting in Ethiopia doubles itself in current scenario. Ethiopia is often cited unsustainable forest use and climate change. The country has suffered grave impact of climate change in recent years. In fact many areas of country have been facing droughts for years. According to some reports, over 2 million animals died in Ethiopia during 2017 alone.
Opposition of Tree Planting
Meanwhile, Prime Minister of Ethiopia is being criticized by his political opponents for this campaign. They thought Mr. Abiy is distracting public attentions from real issues. The growing ethnic conflicts in country have forced more than 2.5 million citizens from homes.
