LWPF marks World Environment Day with Tree Plantation Drive

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, June 5:  Lumbini World Peace Forum (LWPF) observed World Environment Day 2023 with a remarkable tree plantation event.

In a concerted effort to combat deforestation and promote greenery, the LWPF successfully planted 200 saplings of Hog Plums in Chandragiri Municipality and an additional 300 saplings of guava, gooseberry, lemon, and pomelo in Tokha Municipality, according to the press release issued by Basu Gautam, President and Founder of the LWPF.

The tree plantation event in Chandragiri Municipality was graced by the esteemed presence of Mayor Ghanshyam Giri, who wholeheartedly endorsed and participated in the initiative. Concurrently, the plantation drive in Tokha Municipality was initiated under the visionary leadership of Mayor Prakash Adhikari, demonstrating his strong commitment to environmental sustainability.

The event in Chandragiri was organized in collaboration with the Nepal Army, while the forum forged partnerships with key stakeholders including Agricultural Development Bank, Muktinath Krishi Company Limited, and The British College. Their unwavering support and collective effort ensured the successful execution of the tree plantation drive. Likewise, the plantation drive in Tokha was made possible through a fruitful partnership with Jyoti Bikash Bank, underscoring the significance of public-private collaboration for effective environmental conservation.

Lumbini World Peace Forum has been at the forefront of the "1 Million Trees Plantation Drive" since its launch in 2019. The organization has continued its relentless efforts in planting and conserving trees nationwide, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future. This year, the forum plans to plant 30,000 trees in Rupandehi, Banke, Pyuthan, Dang, Salyan, Palpa, Gulmi, and Arghakhachi. These tree plantation activities are being carried out in close collaboration with local governments and various corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.