Recognizing the importance of forests and its ecosystems and the current threats faced, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF). The IDF is celebrated to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests.

On each IDF, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns, social media campaigns such as preparing and sharing banners, leaflets, brochures, posters, infographics, videos, news and messages; debates and drawing contests on forest and forestry issues; radio/TV talk shows; photo exhibitions that portray the importance of trees and forests; workshops and seminars; and online media postings etc.

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