The U.N. General Assembly has declared March 21 International Day of Forests. The first of the global annual awareness days will be on Thursday of next week.
Much like Arbor Day in the U.S., the Day of Forests is meant to "celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests and trees outside forests," according to the U.N. resolution. The U.N. suggested all member states present and promote activities that support forests, including tree-planting campaigns.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is asking for photos of people celebrating the first International Day of Forests, and it has printable posters and logos like the one below available on its website.
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