100k trees planted simultaneously in Iran breaking world
record

Iranian tree planters set a new world record by planting
100,000 trees simultaneously in less than 20 minutes.

Organized by Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed
Management Organization, the trees were planted simultaneously across the
country in 418 spots in 19 minutes and 43 seconds. 

The attempt was part of an aptly named campaign "Plant
One Billion Trees" which aims to protect and preserve the environment for
future generations.

A representative from the International Federation of Red
Cross and Red Crescent Societies was also present at the event.

Trees are among the most important species on the planet due
to offering over 30 useful services to the ecosystem, such as oxygen
production, wildlife species protection, soil and ground water resources
preservation, most importantly reducing air pollution by absorbing the
particulate matters.

Each tree produces 2 kilograms of oxygen annually, so one
hectare of trees can produce 2,500 to 3,000 oxygen which help 10 people to
breathe oxygen, while they can reduce the area’s temperature by 11 degrees.

As forests play a significant role in the carbon cycle, when
are cut down, not only does carbon absorption cease, but also the carbon stored
in the trees is released into the atmosphere as CO2 if the wood is burned or
even if it is left to rot after the deforestation process.