Kendari, SE Sulawesi (Antara Bali) - Southeast Sulawesi will host the commemoration of the international forest day on March 21, 2015, head of Southeast Sulawesi's provincial forest office, Hendro, said here Wednesday.
There will be tree planting in a number of school grounds during the event, especially those located in Kendari city.
"We have prepared ten thousands of various tree seedlings," Hendro said.
In addition, the committee of the commemoration will also hold a re-greening program for the forest areas that have been destroyed by illegal logging.
"The forest areas that will be re-greened covers a number of districts in the province," Hendro said, adding that one of the forest areas is Murhum forest that is located in Mount Nipa-nipa and Mount Nanga-nanga in Kendari city.
In these two areas people clear the lands for new settlements and plantations. (WDY)
Related News
Balisafe Cultural Festival Held In Netherlands
Tuesday, 20 Maret 2018 9:48
Best Minister Award a burden: Mulyani
Tuesday, 13 Februari 2018 9:36
President Jokowi To Open HMI Congress In Ambon
Monday, 12 Februari 2018 11:03
Jokowi back home from tour of South Asian countries
Tuesday, 30 Januari 2018 16:49
RI-Japan`s 60th anniversary should give impetus to deals: Jokowi
Saturday, 20 Januari 2018 8:54
President Jokowi Inaugurates Operation Of Soekarno-Hatta Train
Tuesday, 2 Januari 2018 14:58
Jokowi chairs meeting to discuss spread of diphtheria
Thursday, 28 Desember 2017 9:10
President Jokowi Attends Mothers Day in Raja Ampat
Friday, 22 Desember 2017 13:23
Antara Holds Photo Exhibition Commemorating 80th Anniversary
Saturday, 16 Desember 2017 10:47
Foreign Ministry Launches 50 Years Of ASEAN Book
Friday, 15 Desember 2017 16:07
National Police Chief Bestows Awards Upon Seven Ministers
Thursday, 14 Desember 2017 7:50
Kalla Bestows Smart City Awards
Monday, 11 Desember 2017 21:08