Why it’s important?
Collective action can have a more significant impact. By joining forces, we bring tree planting and its importance in combating climate change into the spotlight.
20-11-2024
Nationale Boomfeestdag
Echten - With a push of the green button, Albert Verlinde (chairman of the National Tree Planting Day Foundation), Inge Nieuwenhuizen (mayor of the municipality of De Wolden) and Sylvo Thijsen (director of Staatsbosbeheer) opened the 67th National Tree Planting Day today at Staatsbosbeheer-forest ranger's office Ruinen in Echten . During this green holiday, thousands of pupils throughout the Netherlands left their classrooms and went into their residential areas or nature to plant trees.
Donné Slangen, Director-General of Nature and Fisheries of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature confirmed later that day the importance of nature education for all children. Together with a number of children, he planted a tree in the Ruinen forestry in the municipality of De Wolden (Drenthe). In doing so, he and all the other planters became, according to columnist Marcel van Ool, advisor on landscape and cultural history of Staatsbosbeheer, 'part of a miracle'.
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Ready to take climate action? The European Tree Planting Day is open to anyone who wants to restore the environment and give back to Earth.
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Who can contribute?
Everyone is welcome! Municipalities, companies, NGOs, and individuals are encouraged to join the initiative, either by registering a planting activity or participating in one.
Can I organise my planting events?
Yes, everyone is welcome to organise their own planting event: organisations, NGOs, municipalities, environmental initiatives or even schools!
Discover how here.
Can I join planting events?
Yes, you can join open events.
Check the list of events here and subscribe to the open ones to participate.
Where are the events taking place?
Events are taking place all across Europe. Each organisation participating can register their planting activity in their country.
Check out our calendar of events to know more.
