Introduction
World
planting day was set aside to celebrate and recognize the role of plants on the
ecosystem as well in people's lives. The day is dedicated to planting whatever
you possibly can from trees, flowers, vegetables and also spreading awareness
on the importance of plans in the world as well as encouraging people to plant
trees, flowers. World planting day is commemorated on the 21st of March each
year and it coincide with the United Nations day of forest, so to celebrate
people might combine the activities and lessons for the day.
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on World Planting Day
World
planting day was also set aside to raise awareness on importance of plants and
how humans can partner in ensuring the health of plants and trees. How they van
collaborate in safeguarding the health and safety of plants, the day is also to
campaign for the planting of trees and encourage families and communities to
have a planting area where they plant or a garden. The theme for 2024 is,
forests and health. On this day Organizations are encouraged to campaign for
trees, plants and encourage people to plant and take care of plants.
On
world planting day people should learn on the importance of plants so that they
may understand why they need to participate in planting. People must be taught
the consequences of human actions like deforestation, and burning forests,
destroying flowers and some plants. The day also recognize the importance of
plants in reducing climate change, they must be educated on disadvantages of
climate change, so that they may take initiative and work to improve the world
by planting a single plant or having a garden. Plants are very important as
they provide food for all terrestrial organisms, they also supply oxygen, they
are used to make medicines (some trees and plants), they control soil erosion
and they produce fruits.
What
to Do on World Planting Day ?
·
Plant a tree
·
Make a garden
·
Volunteer with Organizations that
deals with trees and other plans to improve your knowledge and skills.
·
Do a research on plans and learn how
maintain plants in good health and also encourage your community to plant trees
and other plans.
·
Do campaigns on social media
About
the Author: Anesu Samantha Chatikobo is a Social work student at University of
Zimbabwe and is very passionate about the environmental issues and social
issues
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