A Nationwide Tree-Planting Campaign Has Taken Place in Turkmenistan, with 537,000 Trees Planted in a Single Day
The autumn phase of this nationwide tree-planting initiative has begun in Turkmenistan, providing fresh momentum for ecosystem-related transformations across the country. The campaign was spearheaded by the nation’s top leadership in both the capital and the "smart" city of Arkadag.
On November 7, in Ashgabat, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the planting efforts at designated sites southwest of the State Tribune. Joining the head of state to help establish "green belts" at the foothills of the Kopetdag Mountains were leaders from the parliament and government, as well as representatives from diplomatic missions, international organizations, and the general public.
During the event, the President was briefed on the practical implementation of the National Forest Program, the integration of water-saving technologies into the agricultural sector, and the comprehensive improvement of the urban environment in the capital.
Concurrently, in the foothills of the Kopetdag Mountains—within the territory of the city of Arkadag—the autumn planting campaign was launched by the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The initiative was supported by people of all generations, including athletes from the Arkadag Football Club.
The event also addressed practical steps toward the eco-modernization of the new city—ranging from the adoption of innovative Dutch practices for ornamental floral landscaping to the adherence to rigorous environmental standards during the construction of facilities for the second phase of development, including buildings for the local medical cluster.
Across the country, more than 537,000 new trees were planted in a single day, and maintenance was provided for nearly two million previously planted trees and shrubs.
This nationwide planting campaign clearly demonstrated Turkmenistan’s science-based approach to sustainable development, climate change adaptation, and the preservation of the natural balance for future generations.
