Leader warns against agricultural land conversion

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Tehran - Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, planted three saplings in his office premises on March 5, 2025 on the occasion of Iran’s National Tree Planting Day.Following the planting of these saplings, Imam Khamenei described tree planting as a beneficial act, a forward-looking endeavor, and a means of wealth creation. He underscored the importance of giving serious attention to the national tree-planting movement initiated last year under the administratio

Mar 6 202510:59

Iran marks National Tree Planting Day

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Tehran – Iran on Wednesday, Esfand 15th, is marking National Tree Planting Day by planting saplings across the country.The event is annually celebrated on the fifteenth day of Esfand, the last month on the Iranian calendar, and it marks the beginning of the National Week of Natural Resources. Also, the day has been approved to be registered on the national calendar as ‘Environmental Protection Education Day’. گروه های محتوا,News,News,Picture News,latest news,editor's choice 194

Mar 5 202511:04

Iran plants 165m saplings in 2024, official says

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Tehran – Some 165 million saplings have been planted across the country since the start of the year 1403 as part of efforts to combat environmental crisis, according to the head of Iran's Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization. 165 million saplings have been planted across the country in the current Iranian calendar year 1403 (which starts on March 20, 2024), Ali Teymouri said. He further emphasized the need for the expansion tree-planting efforts due to the increasing

Mar 3 202501:56

25m certified fruit tree saplings produced across Iranian nurseries

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Tehran – Iranian nurseries have produced 25 million certified and standard fruit tree saplings this year, according to an official. Abdolreza Kavand, Deputy Director of Research, Control, and Certification of Saplings at the Seed and Sapling Registration and Certification Institute said the saplings, grown in 630 licensed nurseries nationwide, are ready for distribution and will be used in projects to improve, revitalize, and replace orchards.He noted that three million of the saplings are

Feb 5 202508:31

Iran produces 164m seedlings as part of One Billion Tree Planting Project

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Tehran – Iran has produced 164 million seedlings as part of its major One Billion Tree Planting Project since the start of the Iranian calendar year, a report says. The project, endorsed by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, aims to enhance the country's forest cover and combat desertification in a period of 5 years, the official website of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture reported. This year marks the second phase of the initiative, demonstrating a con

Jan 11 202511:51

Iran requires national effort to materialize One Billion Trees project

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Tehran – The head of the Center for Forests Outside the North of Iran's Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization announced that Iran aims to plant one billion trees by 2030 to meet carbon sequestration targets. "According to agreements, Iran must sequester 10 to 15 million tons of carbon by 2030," Seyed Hashem Mousavi-Nejad said. "This is crucial for our country, given its climatic conditions,” he added. "The first year saw the identification of over five million

Jan 5 202512:19

Public participation key to expanding Iran green cover

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Tehran - The acting head of Iran's Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization stressed the critical role of public engagement in expanding the country's green spaces. Ali Teymoori emphasized the importance of the "One Billion Trees" initiative, launched in response to the Leader's call for every Iranian to plant at least one tree annually, saying this ambitious campaign aims to enhance environmental quality by increasing green cover, improving air quality, and mitigating the impa

Dec 22 202411:20

Government says determined to protect National Botanical Garden

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Tehran - In a recent visit to National Botanical Garden of Iran, the deputy president for legal affairs emphasized the critical importance of preserving this valuable ecological resource. Majid Ansari assured the public that the government is committed to protecting the garden's current status and preventing any threats to its existence. Experts warn that neglecting this vital asset could lead to significant biodiversity loss and disrupt local ecosystems.Home to over 4,000 plant species, the gar

Nov 26 202415:40

Iran to harvest papaya in Khuzestan for first time

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Khuzestan – Iran has plans underway to grow a significant 20 tons of papaya fruit in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, according to the head of Ramhormoz Agricultural Organization. Farshad Mehrabi explained that the Sweet Sinse variety of papaya, also known as tree melon, was cultivated for the first time in Ramhormoz across a 3,000 square meter area in May 2022. He highlighted that the expansion of papaya cultivation could revolutionize the agricultural cultivation pattern and green

Aug 18 202418:48

Iran holds workshop in Kerman to empower rural women

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Kerman – A workshop aimed at empowering rural and nomadic women was held in Rayen District of Kerman Province. The workshop focused on training participants in planting forest and rangeland species as part of the national “One Billion Tree Planting” initiative. Additionally, attendees learned about various rangeland management plans designed with the active involvement of rural women. Mehdi Mohammad Mirzaiyan, head of the Education, Extension, and Public Participation Departme

Aug 6 202418:50