Gyeonggi, March 31 (AJP) - A tree-planting event took place at a park in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province on Tuesday, about a week ahead of Arbor Day.
The spring day, which falls on April 5 and marks the 81st anniversary this year, has been observed since 1946 to raise awareness of the importance of trees and forest resources, encouraging tree planting to restore devastated forests and create a more pleasant living environment.
Although Arbor Day is no longer observed as a public holiday, having once been designated as such in 1949, central and provincial governments hold various events nationwide each year to highlight the value of forests and support efforts to tackle climate change.
The spring day, which falls on April 5 and marks the 81st anniversary this year, has been observed since 1946 to raise awareness of the importance of trees and forest resources, encouraging tree planting to restore devastated forests and create a more pleasant living environment.
Although Arbor Day is no longer observed as a public holiday, having once been designated as such in 1949, central and provincial governments hold various events nationwide each year to highlight the value of forests and support efforts to tackle climate change.
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