21st March, 2016
International Day of Forest
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| International Day of Forest |
Theme: Forests and water
Forests cover one third of the Earth's land mass, performing vital functions around the world. Around 1.6 billion people - including more than 2,000 indigenous cultures - depend on forests for their livelihood.
Forested watersheds and wetlands supply 75 percent of the world’s accessible freshwater
About one-third of the world’s largest cities obtain a significant proportion of their drinking water directly from forested protected areas
Quotes:-
"In this first year of implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the International Day of Forests focuses on their role in supporting water systems... Investing in forests is an insurance policy for the planet."
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Indian Union Environment Minister advised every person must plant at least 10-15 trees during one’s lifetime and care for the trees, so that trees can create an ‘Oxygen Bank’.
He also pointed out that one change that has been brought about in plantation of trees in nurseries is that plants that attain a height of up-to 6 feet are planted to ensure a high survival rate.
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