Tree-Planting Season in Bloom [Archives:1999/12/Local News]

On Sunday, March 21st, 1999, the tree-planting season of the Republic of Yemen was launched by the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Ahmed Salim Al-Jabali. 
The country plans to plant some 600,000 seedling during this season which extends for roughly a month. Most of the trees planted are not fruit-bearing, and are intended for beautification and environmental factors. 
Most government officials are expected to show up and plant a tree at one stage or another. The army, school children, and the general public also participate in this national program. 
March/April are the best ties for planting trees in Yemen, because of climatic considerations. Many families also avail themselves of the opportunity by planting fruit-trees in their backyards in cities and on their farms. 

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