Iran plants 165m saplings in 2024, official says

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Iran plants 165m saplings in 2024, official says Iran plants 165m saplings in 2024, official says 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 Teymour

Mar 3 202501:56

25m certified fruit tree saplings produced across Iranian nurseries

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25m certified fruit tree saplings produced across Iranian nurseries 25m certified fruit tree saplings produced across Iranian nurseries 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

Feb 5 202508:31

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

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

Jan 11 202511:51

Iran requires national effort to materialize One Billion Trees project

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Iran requires national effort to materialize One Billion Trees project Iran requires national effort to materialize One Billion Trees project 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.

Jan 5 202512:19

Public participation key to expanding Iran green cover

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Public participation key to expanding Iran green cover Public participation key to expanding Iran green cover 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 campai

Dec 22 202411:20

Government says determined to protect National Botanical Garden

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Government says determined to protect National Botanical Garden Government says determined to protect National Botanical Garden 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 thi

Nov 26 202415:40

Iran to harvest papaya in Khuzestan for first time

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Iran to harvest papaya in Khuzestan for first time Iran to harvest papaya in Khuzestan for first time 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 tha

Aug 18 202418:48

Iran holds workshop in Kerman to empower rural women

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Iran holds workshop in Kerman to empower rural women Iran holds workshop in Kerman to empower rural women 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

Aug 6 202418:50

Iran produces 300m saplings

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Iran produces 300m saplings Iran produces 300m saplings The Forests, Rangelands, and Watershed Management Organization has managed to produce about 300 million saplings in the first year of the implementation of the One Billion Tree Planting Project, Abbas-Ali Nobakht, head of the FRWMO, has said. As part of the major campaign to plant one billion trees in four years, 250 million trees should be planted annually, IRIB quoted Nobakht as saying. He added that 62 million of these seedlings were p

May 27 202410:25

Agriculture Minister urges joint global action to combat land degradation

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Agriculture Minister urges joint global action to combat land degradation Agriculture Minister urges joint global action to combat land degradation Iranian Minister of Agriculture Mohammad Ali Nikbakht said concerted international efforts are needed to fight desertification and land degradation which are seriously threatening our planet and lives of millions of people. "Food security is one of the most important issues affected by natural resource governance and water and soil management.

Apr 29 202411:08