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On the occasion of the 3rd National Tree Day, celebrated on August 7, 2021 in Ziniaré, Burkina Faso under the theme “Tree, cultural identity and social cohesion”, a dozen actors were decorated by the President of Faso.
The IUCN through its program in Burkina Faso was made “Knight of the Order of Merit of Rural Development, with environment clasp”. Dr. Jacques SOMDA, Program Manager, received the medal from the Minister of Environment, Economy and Climate Change, in the presence of the President of Faso, His Excellency Rock Marc Christian KABORE.
The National Day of the Tree was instituted by the authorities of Burkina Faso on July 24, 2018 for the strengthening of reforestation operations with a view to reversing the trend of environmental degradation and ensuring sustainable forest management. During this day, the President of Faso plants and invites each Burkinabe to plant and maintain at least one tree. The National Tree Day aims to (i) create popular enthusiasm for planting and protecting trees, (ii) magnify trees for their multiple functions and ecosystem services, and (iii) recognize and reward the merits of actors involved in the preservation of forest resources.