Oromia prepares to plant 4 Billion seedlings in ongoing tree-planting campaign

Addis Ababa, June 15, 2021 (FBC) – Oromia Region Agriculture and Natural Resource Bureau announced preparation to plant 4 Billion seedlings during the already started national tree planting session.

Head of the Bureau, Daba Debelle said more than 4 Billion saplings of various species have been raised in several nurseries across the region. Planting places have been identified and holes prepared in advance, said the Bureau Head.

On the other hand, Daba disclosed that 6 Million ha of land in the region has been well arranged for the already started cultivation season.

Ethiopia is set to plant 6 Billion trees as per the National Green Legacy Initiative .