MYANMAR is a country rich in forests, natural resources, and diverse biodiversity. Therefore, in pursuing national sustainable development, it is necessary to preserve forests, greenery, and the natural environment across the country.
For the country to remain pleasant and green, environmental conservation must include not only the protection and care of forests and trees, but also efforts to reduce air and water pollution, properly manage waste disposal, minimize plastic use, and protect wildlife species. To further expand forest coverage nationwide, the government has also established annual monsoon tree-planting ceremonies as a national duty.
Since trees and forests are the only ecosystems capable of producing oxygen essential for the survival of all living beings, including humans, they are regarded as a vital Life Supporting System. Moreover, they help prevent global warming, climate change, and natural disasters, while also conserving soil and water, ensuring food security, and supporting ecological balance. Therefore, systematic planting, management, and conservation of trees and greenery are indispensable for national sustainable development and the well-being of society.
The monsoon tree-planting ceremonies were held across 13 districts in the central dry zone on 11 July. The first nationwide mass tree-planting event was carried out simultaneously in Sagaing, Magway and Mandalay regions, during which about 35,000 saplings were planted across 29 townships. At the second ceremony on 19 August in Minbu Township, along the Minbu-Padan-Yenangyaung road section, seven tree species totalling 1,000 saplings were planted. At the same time, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, during this year’s monsoon season, planted a total of 21.879 million saplings nationwide, including in State-owned forest plantations.
The third monsoon tree-planting ceremony for 2025 in the Union Territory of Nay Pyi Taw was held on 16 September near the Maravijaya Buddha Image precinct in Dekkhinathiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw. The event was organized to offer eternal homage to the Buddha by planting perennial trees that are rich in colour, form, and fragrance. Participants grew 3,000 saplings of 18 species.
If every individual, family, or organization plants and nurtures as many trees as possible each year—whether one or two, or in groups—around their homes, neighbourhoods, farms, workplaces, and other accessible areas, it is certain that the nation’s goal of achieving 50 per cent forest coverage will be realized. This will also ensure steady progress in forest expansion and the flourishing of greenery nationwide to emerge in greening environs across the nation.
