Community based forestation program

In 16 sub-zones in the Central region extensive community based forestation program is being held in cooperation of the residents, members of the Defense Forces and institutions.Asmara, 21 August 2020- In 16 sub-zones in the Central region extensive community based forestation program is being held in cooperation of the residents, members of the Defense Forces and institutions.

Indicating that over one million tree seedlings are prepared by the nine nurseries in the region, Mr. Abraham Teklu, representative of the Forestry and Wild Life Authority, said that already 500 thousand tree seedlings have been planted.

According to Mr. Abraham, over 200 thousand tree seedlings have been planted in Serejeka sub-zone over 150 thousand in Berik sub-zone, over 100 thousand in Gala-Nefhi sub-zone and 60 thousand in Asmara sub-zone.

Mr. Abraham went on to say that the due to the late start of the rainy season the planting program has been delayed and that the program will continue until the end of the month.