Summary
Environmental degradation continues to contribute to the depletion of water sources, intensify the effects of climate change, and threaten key economic activities, particularly agriculture and livestock keeping.
MOROGORO: The Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS) in Kilombero District, Morogoro Region, has marked World Environment Day by planting 1,000 trees in various parts of the district, while urging residents to abandon environmentally destructive activities and actively participate in the conservation of natural resources.
The exercise was conducted under the national campaign, “Vision 2050: Greening Tanzania,” and was officiated by Kilombero District Commissioner (DC), Advocate Dunstan Kyobya.
Speaking during the event, Mr Kyobya said that the environment is the foundation of national development and community well-being, noting that every citizen has a responsibility to protect it for the benefit of both present and future generations.
He added, environmental degradation continues to contribute to the depletion of water sources, intensify the effects of climate change, and threaten key economic activities, particularly agriculture and livestock keeping.
“It is the responsibility of each one of us to protect the environment by planting trees, conserving water sources, and refraining from activities that contribute to environmental destruction. These are critical resources for our lives today and for future generations,” he said.
The DC also called on residents in the fast – growing district to avoid conducting human activities in protected areas and along riverbanks, stressing that such areas play a vital role in safeguarding ecosystems and ensuring the sustainable availability of water resources.
He further encouraged the public to continue supporting government initiatives aimed at increasing forest cover through various tree-planting campaigns designed to make Tanzania greener by 2050.
According to Kilombero District Forest Officer, DFC Zarina Haridi, the 1,000 trees planted form part of the district’s contribution to the implementation of the national environmental conservation campaign and efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
World Environment Day is commemorated annually to raise public awareness about the importance of environmental protection and to promote conservation actions that support the sustainable use of natural resources
This year’s celebrations in Tanzania were held under the theme, “Vision 2050: Greening Tanzania,” which seeks to mobilize citizens to participate in ecosystem restoration, environmental conservation, and the expansion of the country’s green cover.
