Congo-Brazzaville plans nearly 200,000 tree plantings
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on ACI
The government of Congo-Brazzaville plans to plant nearly 200,000 trees as part of the United Nations Decade for Afforestation and Reforestation, scheduled for 2027 to 2036. Forest Economy Minister Rosalie Matondo made the appeal to partners and diplomats on 2 November in Brazzaville, the ACI reports.
Congo-Brazzaville plans to plant nearly 200,000 trees across the country as part of the launch of the United Nations Decade for Afforestation and Reforestation, scheduled for 2027 to 2036. The Minister of Forest Economy, Rosalie Matondo, announced the initiative on 2 November in Brazzaville, according to the Congolese News Agency (ACI).
Planting is planned in particular at the PK 45 site in the Maloukou industrial zone, as well as in the country’s departments, districts and neighbourhoods. The species mentioned include eucalyptus, acacia and tropical pine. The early launch of the decade is scheduled for 6 November, on the occasion of the 40th National Tree Day.
Rosalie Matondo also announced three programmes for 2027: “Youth for the Decade”, a drive to mobilise for mass planting, and an initiative carried out with institutions. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Serge Bounda, praised international partners’ support for the initiative, according to the ACI.
