Four African presidents plant trees in the Congo Basin to protect forests The leaders of the Republic of Congo, DRC, Burundi and the Central African Republic gathered near Brazzaville to launch the UN Decade of Afforestation and Reforestation, Sputnik Africa correspondent reported. A total of 57,455 saplings, including eucalyptus, pine and avocado trees, were planted over 23 dunams in the village of Impani. The initiative also coincided with the Republic of Congo's 40th National Tree Day. Planting more trees can provide sustainable alternatives to firewood, protect densely populated areas and restore natural forests, Congolese President Denis Sessou Nguesso said. He also emphasized the central role of trees in African societies, citing the traditional pelbar tree as an example. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.

Four African presidents plant trees in the Congo Basin to protect forests The leaders of the Republic of Congo, DRC, Burundi and the Central African Republic gathered near Brazzaville to launch the UN Decade of Afforestation and Reforestation, Sputnik Africa correspondent reported. A total of 57,455 saplings, including eucalyptus, pine and avocado trees, were planted over 23 dunams in the village of Impani. The initiative also coincided with the Republic of Congo's 40th National Tree Day. Planting more trees can provide sustainable alternatives to firewood, protect densely populated areas and restore natural forests, Congolese President Denis Sessou Nguesso said. He also emphasized the central role of trees in African societies, citing the traditional pelbar tree as an example. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.