The event also venerates the contribution of the forests. Every year, 21 March is distinguished as World Forestry Day.
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A forest just doesn’t mean trees but it’s an entire complex, a living community.
Many interdependent species of plants and animals dwell beneath the forest canopy; the forest soil is a home to large variety of invertebrates, bacteria and fungi which play an essential role in cycling nutrients in the soil and the forest.
The reckless felling of trees is creating many problems in the surroundings so the need of the hour says that everybody should ponder seriously over this issue and stop activities that are against the welfare of forests.
Everybody should actively involve themselves in prevention and creation of new forests. And situations of deforestation and over-gazing should be avoided.
According to rules of Forest Department, 10 trees should be planted in exchange of cutting down one tree. Though, in last two decades only 1% trees have been planted.
Many interdependent species of plants and animals dwell beneath the forest canopy; the forest soil is a home to large variety of invertebrates, bacteria and fungi which play an essential role in cycling nutrients in the soil and the forest.
The reckless felling of trees is creating many problems in the surroundings so the need of the hour says that everybody should ponder seriously over this issue and stop activities that are against the welfare of forests.
Everybody should actively involve themselves in prevention and creation of new forests. And situations of deforestation and over-gazing should be avoided.
According to rules of Forest Department, 10 trees should be planted in exchange of cutting down one tree. Though, in last two decades only 1% trees have been planted.
Key Objectives and Themes
- Raising Awareness: The day aims to educate the public about the critical role forests play in sustaining life on Earth.
- Encouraging Actions: Communities, organizations, and governments are encouraged to engage in activities that help preserve and enhance forests.
- Highlighting the Importance of Forests: Forests are vital for maintaining biodiversity, mitigating climate change, and supporting the livelihoods of millions of people.
Activities and Events
- Tree Planting: Many organizations and communities organize tree-planting events to celebrate the day.
- Educational Programs: Schools and environmental organizations conduct educational programs and activities to inform people about the importance of forests.
- Social Media Campaigns: Various campaigns are run to spread awareness through social media platforms.
Recent Themes
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2024: "Forests and Climate Change"
- This theme highlights the crucial role forests play in mitigating climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide, preserving biodiversity, and sustaining livelihoods. Activities might focus on forest conservation and reforestation projects.
- This theme highlights the crucial role forests play in mitigating climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide, preserving biodiversity, and sustaining livelihoods. Activities might focus on forest conservation and reforestation projects.
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2023: "Forests and Health"
- This theme emphasizes the connection between healthy forests and human well-being. It covers the benefits of forests in providing clean air, water, and medicinal resources and their role in reducing stress and improving mental health.
- This theme emphasizes the connection between healthy forests and human well-being. It covers the benefits of forests in providing clean air, water, and medicinal resources and their role in reducing stress and improving mental health.
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2022: "Forests and Sustainable Production and Consumption"
- This theme focuses on promoting sustainable management of forests and the need for responsible production and consumption practices. It highlights the importance of forests in providing resources such as timber and non-timber products sustainably.
- This theme focuses on promoting sustainable management of forests and the need for responsible production and consumption practices. It highlights the importance of forests in providing resources such as timber and non-timber products sustainably.
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2021: "Forest Restoration: A Path to Recovery and Well-being"
- This theme underscores the role of forest restoration in building a sustainable future. It encourages efforts to restore degraded forests, which can contribute to ecosystem recovery, biodiversity conservation, and economic resilience.
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2020: "Forests and Biodiversity"
- This theme focuses on the importance of forests in maintaining biodiversity. It highlights the role of forests in providing habitats for countless species and emphasizes the need to protect and preserve these ecosystems.
- This theme focuses on the importance of forests in maintaining biodiversity. It highlights the role of forests in providing habitats for countless species and emphasizes the need to protect and preserve these ecosystems.
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2019: "Forests and Education"
- This theme aims to raise awareness about the importance of education in forest conservation. It highlights the need to educate people, especially young generations, about the benefits of forests and the importance of sustainable forest management.