The People Of Madagascar Aim To Plant 60 Million Trees To Help The Reforestation Of Their Island
By Mayukh Saha / Truth Theory
Madagascar and its green forests are something out of stories. It is the oldest island in the world and is home to an extraordinary range of wildlife, flora, and fauna some of which are endemic to the island and are not found anywhere in the world.
But in the new millennium, the beautiful island of Madagascar has seen a loss of about one-fifth of its forest cover. According to Global Forest Watch, the reduced forest lands were a result of a shifting agricultural practice of the natives, known as tavy.
So on Madagascar’s 60th Independence Day, President Andry Rajoelina took up the initiative to return the greenery to the lands of Madagascar. The President invited the citizens to participate in the rejuvenation of the forests.
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The citizens who were present for lunch at Ankazobe were so motivated that within the span of a few hours about 1 million trees were added to the green lands. Over 500 hectares were dedicated to the purpose. The government institutions, schools, ministries, offices, and even army personnel fame forward along with various NGOs to ensure the success of this reforestation drive.