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World Environment Day - India

School students and activists are seen walking with saplings in a rally on the occasion of World Environment Day organised by Tripura State Pollution Control Board in Agartala, Tripura, India, on June 5, 2025. World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Environment Day - India

School students and activists are seen walking with saplings in a rally on the occasion of World Environment Day organised by Tripura State Pollution Control Board in Agartala, Tripura, India, on June 5, 2025. World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Environment Day - India

School students and activists are seen walking with saplings in a rally on the occasion of World Environment Day organised by Tripura State Pollution Control Board in Agartala, Tripura, India, on June 5, 2025. World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Environment Day - India

Activists are seen walking with saplings in a rally on the occasion of World Environment Day organised by Tripura State Pollution Control Board in Agartala, Tripura, India, on June 5, 2025. World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Environment Day - India

School students and activists are seen walking with saplings in a rally on the occasion of World Environment Day organised by Tripura State Pollution Control Board in Agartala, Tripura, India, on June 5, 2025. World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Environment Day - India

School students and activists are seen walking with saplings in a rally on the occasion of World Environment Day organised by Tripura State Pollution Control Board in Agartala, Tripura, India, on June 5, 2025. World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Environment Day - India

Activists are seen walking with saplings in a rally on the occasion of World Environment Day organised by Tripura State Pollution Control Board in Agartala, Tripura, India, on June 5, 2025. World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Voluntary Tree-planting Activity - China

A staff member trims saplings at a tree cultivation base in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 25, 2025. Nagqu City has an average altitude of 4,500 meters. Due to the unfavorable conditions for tree growth, such as permafrost, low temperature, frequent strong wind throughout the year, it was once the only prefecture-level city in China without trees used for urban greening. In 1998, people of Nagqu started the trial of planting trees. After more than 20 years of continuous practice, Nagqu has gradually established a trial planting system, with trees of many varieties being planted in the city. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

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Voluntary Tree-planting Activity - China

A man transport saplings in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 25, 2025. Nagqu City has an average altitude of 4,500 meters. Due to the unfavorable conditions for tree growth, such as permafrost, low temperature, frequent strong wind throughout the year, it was once the only prefecture-level city in China without trees used for urban greening. In 1998, people of Nagqu started the trial of planting trees. After more than 20 years of continuous practice, Nagqu has gradually established a trial planting system, with trees of many varieties being planted in the city. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Voluntary Tree-planting Activity - China

Staff members inspect the growth of saplings in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 25, 2025. Nagqu City has an average altitude of 4,500 meters. Due to the unfavorable conditions for tree growth, such as permafrost, low temperature, frequent strong wind throughout the year, it was once the only prefecture-level city in China without trees used for urban greening. In 1998, people of Nagqu started the trial of planting trees. After more than 20 years of continuous practice, Nagqu has gradually established a trial planting system, with trees of many varieties being planted in the city. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taklimakan Desert Control Afforestation - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 7, 2025 shows oleaster saplings in Hotan County of Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Taklimakan Desert in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region covers 337,600 square kilometers and its circumference measures 3,046 kilometers, making it the largest desert in China and the second-largest drifting desert in the world. Thanks to decades-long sand prevention and control efforts, the Taklimakan Desert was completely encircled with a sand-blocking green belt on Nov. 28, 2024. In 2025, Xinjiang aims to afforest a land area of about 796,000 hectares, including 562,666 hectares for frontline control in the Taklimakan Desert. These afforestations form a part of the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program, the world's largest afforestation program, which tackles desertification in northwest, north and northeast China. Meanwhile, Xinjiang will further widen the sand-blocking green belt and enhance desert-locking efforts to achieve sus

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Apples Harvest in Weinan

WEINAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 15, 2024 - Scientists observe the growth of apple saplings in Weinan city, northwest China's Shaanxi province, Oct 15, 2024.

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INDONESIA-BANTEN-MANGROVE FOREST-PROTECTION

(240726) -- SERANG, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This combo photo shows mangrove saplings planted in the coastal area near "Java 7" project on July 15, 2024 (above, aerial photo taken by Xinhua photographer Xu Qin) and on Jan. 28, 2019 (below, aerial photo provided by CHN Energy Java Power Plant) in Serang, Banten province, Indonesia. The large areas of mangroves along the Indonesian coastline play an important role in purifying seawater, preventing wind and waves, fixing and storing carbon, and maintaining biodiversity. China's CHN Energy and Indonesian National Electricity Company jointly built the "Java 7" project in the western part of Java Island. The CHN Energy Java Power Plant played a leading role in designing and implementing the natural ecological protection project for mangroves as well as other wild animals and plants, which significantly contributed to the restoration of mangroves in this region. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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INDONESIA-BANTEN-MANGROVE FOREST-PROTECTION

(240726) -- SERANG, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This aerial photo taken on July 15, 2024 shows mangrove saplings planted in the coastal area near "Java 7" project in Serang, Banten province, Indonesia. The large areas of mangroves along the Indonesian coastline play an important role in purifying seawater, preventing wind and waves, fixing and storing carbon, and maintaining biodiversity. China's CHN Energy and Indonesian National Electricity Company jointly built the "Java 7" project in the western part of Java Island. The CHN Energy Java Power Plant played a leading role in designing and implementing the natural ecological protection project for mangroves as well as other wild animals and plants, which significantly contributed to the restoration of mangroves in this region. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Qin)

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INDONESIA-BANTEN-MANGROVE FOREST-PROTECTION

(240726) -- SERANG, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members check the growth of mangrove saplings planted in the coastal area near "Java 7" project in Serang, Banten province, Indonesia, July 15, 2024. The large areas of mangroves along the Indonesian coastline play an important role in purifying seawater, preventing wind and waves, fixing and storing carbon, and maintaining biodiversity. China's CHN Energy and Indonesian National Electricity Company jointly built the "Java 7" project in the western part of Java Island. The CHN Energy Java Power Plant played a leading role in designing and implementing the natural ecological protection project for mangroves as well as other wild animals and plants, which significantly contributed to the restoration of mangroves in this region. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Qin)

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INDIA-ASSAM-PADDY PLANTATION SEASON

(240714) -- ASSAM, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Farmers plant rice saplings at a paddy field in Nagaon district of India's northeastern state of Assam, July 14, 2024. (Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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INDIA-ASSAM-PADDY PLANTATION SEASON

(240714) -- ASSAM, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Farmers plant rice saplings at a paddy field in Nagaon district of India's northeastern state of Assam, July 14, 2024. (Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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INDIA-ASSAM-PADDY PLANTATION SEASON

(240714) -- ASSAM, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Farmers plant rice saplings at a paddy field in Nagaon district of India's northeastern state of Assam, July 14, 2024. (Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bangladesh launches mega tree planting campaign, eyes over 80 mln saplings

STORY: Bangladesh launches mega tree planting campaign, eyes over 80 mln saplings SHOOTING DATE: June 6, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Tree Fair 2024 STORYLINE: The Bangladeshi government on Wednesday launched its mega annual nationwide tree planting campaign with a target of planting over 80 million saplings during this monsoon season. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina opened the campaign and Tree Fair 2024 and the World Environment Day and Environment Fair 2024 at the premises of the Bangabandhu International Conference Center. Urging all to plant and nurture saplings, she said Bangladesh must be protected from the adverse effects of climate change and her government is determined to act on it. The month-long annual campaign, first launched in 1994, is considered an important event to motivate people to save the environment of the delta country, which is crisscrossed by about 250 rivers and is highly vulnerable to the

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-TREE FAIR

(240607) -- DHAKA, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People view plants at a national tree fair in Dhaka, Bangladesh on June 5, 2024. The Bangladeshi government Wednesday launched its mega annual nationwide tree plantation campaign with a target of planting over 80 million saplings during this monsoon season. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina opened the National Tree Plantation Campaign and Tree Fair 2024 and the World Environment Day and Environment Fair 2024 at the premises of the Bangabandhu International Conference Center. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-TREE FAIR

(240607) -- DHAKA, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People view plants at a national tree fair in Dhaka, Bangladesh on June 5, 2024. The Bangladeshi government Wednesday launched its mega annual nationwide tree plantation campaign with a target of planting over 80 million saplings during this monsoon season. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina opened the National Tree Plantation Campaign and Tree Fair 2024 and the World Environment Day and Environment Fair 2024 at the premises of the Bangabandhu International Conference Center. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-TREE FAIR

(240607) -- DHAKA, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A girl walks past plants at a national tree fair in Dhaka, Bangladesh on June 5, 2024. The Bangladeshi government Wednesday launched its mega annual nationwide tree plantation campaign with a target of planting over 80 million saplings during this monsoon season. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina opened the National Tree Plantation Campaign and Tree Fair 2024 and the World Environment Day and Environment Fair 2024 at the premises of the Bangabandhu International Conference Center. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-TREE FAIR

(240607) -- DHAKA, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People view plants at a national tree fair in Dhaka, Bangladesh on June 5, 2024. The Bangladeshi government Wednesday launched its mega annual nationwide tree plantation campaign with a target of planting over 80 million saplings during this monsoon season. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina opened the National Tree Plantation Campaign and Tree Fair 2024 and the World Environment Day and Environment Fair 2024 at the premises of the Bangabandhu International Conference Center. (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-TREE FAIR

(240607) -- DHAKA, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People view plants at a national tree fair in Dhaka, Bangladesh on June 5, 2024. The Bangladeshi government Wednesday launched its mega annual nationwide tree plantation campaign with a target of planting over 80 million saplings during this monsoon season. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina opened the National Tree Plantation Campaign and Tree Fair 2024 and the World Environment Day and Environment Fair 2024 at the premises of the Bangabandhu International Conference Center. (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-TREE FAIR

(240607) -- DHAKA, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A girl walks past plants at a national tree fair in Dhaka, Bangladesh on June 5, 2024. The Bangladeshi government Wednesday launched its mega annual nationwide tree plantation campaign with a target of planting over 80 million saplings during this monsoon season. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina opened the National Tree Plantation Campaign and Tree Fair 2024 and the World Environment Day and Environment Fair 2024 at the premises of the Bangabandhu International Conference Center. (Xinhua)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui works in the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Zhang Lei)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows trees planted by Hou Gui in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui (2nd R) sets out to plant saplings in the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Zhang Lei)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui prepares for watering saplings in the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Zhang Lei)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui (L) prepares to plant saplings in the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Zhang Lei)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui (R) takes a walk with his wife in the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui (2nd R) works in the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui (1st R) waters saplings in the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Zhang Lei)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui patrols the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 25, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui plays with his dog after a day's work in the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui works in the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui (front) prepares for watering saplings in the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui plants saplings in the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui (front) and his wife Li Shuyuan prepare for dinner in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui waters saplings in the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

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New young forest planted in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MARCH 21, 2024 - On the occasion of the International Day of Forests, employees of the State Emergency Service, forestry and the Red Cross planted a young forest in Krutoiarivske forestry, Zaporizhzhia, south-eastern Ukraine.

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New young forest planted in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MARCH 21, 2024 - On the occasion of the International Day of Forests, employees of the State Emergency Service, forestry and the Red Cross planted a young forest in Krutoiarivske forestry, Zaporizhzhia, south-eastern Ukraine.

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New young forest planted in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MARCH 21, 2024 - Buckets with 2-year-old seedlings of the common ash tree stand on the grounds of Krutoiariv forestry, where employees of the State Emergency Service, forestry and the Red Cross planted a young forest on the occasion of the International Day of Forests, Zaporizhzhia, south-eastern Ukraine.

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New young forest planted in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MARCH 21, 2024 - On the occasion of the International Day of Forests, employees of the State Emergency Service, forestry and the Red Cross planted a young forest in Krutoiarivske forestry, Zaporizhzhia, south-eastern Ukraine.

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New young forest planted in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MARCH 21, 2024 - On the occasion of the International Day of Forests, employees of the State Emergency Service, forestry and the Red Cross planted a young forest in Krutoiarivske forestry, Zaporizhzhia, south-eastern Ukraine.

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New young forest planted in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MARCH 21, 2024 - On the occasion of the International Day of Forests, employees of the State Emergency Service, forestry and the Red Cross planted a young forest in Krutoiarivske forestry, Zaporizhzhia, south-eastern Ukraine.

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New young forest planted in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MARCH 21, 2024 - On the occasion of the International Day of Forests, employees of the State Emergency Service, forestry and the Red Cross planted a young forest in Krutoiarivske forestry, Zaporizhzhia, south-eastern Ukraine.

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New young forest planted in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MARCH 21, 2024 - 2-year-old seedlings of the common ash tree lie on the grounds of Krutoiarivske forestry, where employees of the State Emergency Service, forestry and the Red Cross planted a young forest on the occasion of the International Day of Forests, Zaporizhzhia, south-eastern Ukraine.

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New young forest planted in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MARCH 21, 2024 - On the occasion of the International Day of Forests, employees of the State Emergency Service, forestry and the Red Cross planted a young forest in Krutoiarivske forestry, Zaporizhzhia, south-eastern Ukraine.

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New young forest planted in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MARCH 21, 2024 - On the occasion of the International Day of Forests, employees of the State Emergency Service, forestry and the Red Cross planted a young forest in Krutoiarivske forestry, Zaporizhzhia, south-eastern Ukraine.