UN Holidays - International Day of Forests

International Day of Forest is a necessary holiday for society, which is celebrated in the spring - March 21 The European Confederation of Agriculture contributed to the approval of the holiday (in 1971), and the idea was officially confirmed by the UN General Assembly Now March 21 is the most important “green” date, dedicated to the preservation of forests and awareness of society about environmental problems that arise against the background of the destruction of trees In the Northern Hemisphere, this time is considered the true arrival of spring, because from March 21 (spring equinox) daylight hours increase, trees and all nature begin to come to life Choosing the beginning of spring to celebrate Forest Day was an excellent decision to awaken people's consciousness at the same time as nature Forests are a necessary element of the planetary ecosystem; their condition has a direct impact on society, ecology and the economy of countries And most importantly, trees regulate the Earth’s climate, release oxygen, participate in the conservation of ground and surface water, are a habitat for all kinds of animals and birds, and preserve fertile soil and extraordinary landscapes At the same time, the value of forests is not fully realized by society - many trees are cut down and destroyed every year As the population grows, more and more bald areas appear where centuries-old pines, oaks and other types of trees once grew In addition to anthropogenic influence, forests suffer from fires, natural disasters, and the harmful effects of parasites, insects and other living creatures Many negative factors annually reduce forest areas throughout the Earth, which leads to irreversible consequences on a global scale National wealth, such as forests, should be protected and increased International Forest Day is primarily intended to draw the attention of society to the importance of preserving forests On this “green” day, many countries organize all sorts of events (conferences, promotions, flash mobs, competitions, exhibitions, etc) that are aimed at protecting forests Forest documentaries are broadcast in universities and schools Anyone can participate in tree planting and receive the necessary information about the importance of forests