Reforestation day: 200 feet of trees planted by Rotarians
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- 26 Aug 2022
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“I plant a tree with you” was the theme for this joint reforestation action initiated by the Rotary clubs of Mali and Kankan. In this new strategic axis in favor of the environment, the Rotarians planted this year 200 feet of trees for the restoration of the forest cover with the support of the General Directorate of Water and Forests.
According to Ousmane Camara, spokesperson for the presidents of the Rotary clubs of District 9101, this day of tree planting is the expression of the will of the governor of district 9101 and all the Rotarians in order to formalize popular membership. for the restoration of forest cover. "It aims above all to arouse in the citizen, the love and respect for flora and fauna, for a national awareness, with a view to the sustainable management of our forest heritage", he added. . The spokesperson for the presidents also wanted to recall the love of the founding father of Rotary for nature. “Rotary's founding father, Paul Harris, had a thing for trees.
During his many trips as honorary president of Rotary between 1920 and 1930, Paul Harris and his wife Jean, all nature lovers, planted trees as a sign of goodwill and friendship,” he recalled. In addition, he edified the audience on the usefulness of trees. “The functions of the tree in a city are multiple. I would like to mention among other things, the embellishment and the shade it provides. Above all, I note its ability to soften the climate and sequester the greenhouse gases emitted in particular by industries and vehicles, the number of which has been growing rapidly in recent years.
By its capacity to fix the ground, the tree is the most effective means to ensure the restoration of the environments and to avoid the collapses, the landslides as well as the recurrent floods in our cities”, he detailed. he edified the audience on the usefulness of trees. “The functions of the tree in a city are multiple. I would like to mention among other things, the embellishment and the shade it provides. Above all, I note its ability to soften the climate and sequester the greenhouse gases emitted in particular by industries and vehicles, the number of which has been growing rapidly in recent years.
By its capacity to fix the ground, the tree is the most effective means to ensure the restoration of the environments and to avoid the collapses, the landslides as well as the recurrent floods in our cities”, he detailed. he edified the audience on the usefulness of trees. Read More...
