INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS

March 22, 2021

The United Nations observes March 21 as the International Day of Forests, commemorating the green cover around the world and reiterating its importance.

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The theme of the International Day of Forests for 2021 is “Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being”.
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 21 as the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012.
The Day is celebrated by the United Nations Forum on Forests and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with governments, the Collaborative Partnership on Forests and other relevant organisations in the field.

Source : Indian express

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