Over the past years, the GS’s affiliated units have actively participated in the “Forever grateful to Uncle Ho” tree-planting festival. In 2024, the unit planted 10,119 trees, including 1,745 fruit trees and 8,374 timber trees, while closely coordinating with local authorities and units to take care of and protect the trees. These efforts have contributed to reforestation, reducing the consequences of national disaster, climate regulation, while enhancing the unit’s green landscape. This year, the GS aims to plant over 7,600 trees, including more than 1,600 fruit trees and over 6,000 timber trees.
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General Phan Van Giang and delegates planting tree |
Speaking at the event, General Nguyen Tan Cuong emphasized the importance of afforestation and environmental protection, urging all units to enhance awareness, implement directives from the government and military leaders, and effectively conduct tree-planting initiatives in line with the reality.
The GS’s Chief also requested each unit to review and adjust land use plans and tree-planting strategies to meet the set targets for 2021-2025 period. He stressed that tree-planting activities must be practical, efficient, and cost-effective. Units should ensure proper planning based on local conditions to achieve high growth rates, maximizing environmental and economic benefits.
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GS’s Chief and Deputy Defense Minister General Nguyen Tan Cuong presides over the ceremony. |
Besides, units focus on taking care of trees and forest protection, applying advanced technology to enhance productivity and quality. Regular inspections are conducted, with timely praise for outstanding individuals and collectives, among others.
After the launch ceremony, General Phan Van Giang and delegates planted nearly 600 trees at the National Military Training Center No.4.
Translated by Minh Anh