Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said that ‘by planting (seedlings), we are not only greening the country but also energizing all sectors of the economy.’
The Green Legacy planting for this Ethiopian year was launched in Hayk City of South Wolo Zone, Amhara Region, today.
The prime minister wrote on his FaceBook that ‘this year’s Green Legacy planting cycle (has been launched) in the Hayk City of South Wolo Zone, Amhara Region.’
He added that ‘by planting, we are not only greening the country but also energizing all sectors of the economy.’
Recall that the premier said during the Green Legacy pre-launch program held at the Office of the Prime Minister late last week the country’s goal for this year is to reach 40 billion seedlings from the overall target of 50 billion.
This means there is a need to collectively plant 7.5 billion seedlings this planting cycle, he added.
Ethiopia’s forest coverage has increased to 23.6 percent by 2023 from 17.2 in 2019, it was learned.
Source: Ethiopian News Agenc
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