Ouagadougou: The province of Tuy celebrated the 7th edition of the National Tree Day (JNA) in Kouloho, in the commune of Founzan. This event was highlighted by the establishment of the province's first grove of medicinal plants, featuring the planting of 1,250 plants.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the Tuy Forces Vives used the occasion to kick off the province's reforestation campaign by planting the grove in Kouloho. The grove, spanning 5.66 hectares and enclosed by a fence, comprises 1,250 plants from 15 local forest species.
N©bila Paulin Bationo, the president of the organizing committee and provincial director of Water and Forests of Tuy, commended the participation of the Forces Vives, whose efforts made the celebration successful. He also expressed appreciation to the partners, notably the Hound© Gold Operation (HGO) mine, which funded over two-thirds of the event's budget.
Mr. Bationo emphasized the significance of medicinal plants, noting their role as natural remedies benefiting health, well-being, and environmental protection.
Nikiebo N'Kambi, President of the National Union of Cotton Producers' Cooperative Societies of Burkina Faso (UNSCOOPC-B), spoke on behalf of the sponsors, pledging continued support for the preservation of the grove and the environment.
High Commissioner Issiaka Segda, who led the ceremony, noted that the planting aligns with the environmental vision of President Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traor©. He lauded the organizing committee for their hard work and urged the people of Founzan to protect the grove.
The local grove management committee was provided with maintenance equipment during the event. Additionally, a solar-powered pumping borehole is planned for installation to support the grove's irrigation, courtesy of the Ministry of the Environment's AGREF project.