Maldivian Delegation Visits Chinese Nurseries to Support Five Million Trees Programme
Officials of the Five Million Trees Programme visit nurseries in Fujian and Zhangzhou cities | Photo: Ministry of Tourism and Environment
The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has revealed that officials of the Five Million Trees Programme have visited nurseries in Fujian and Zhangzhou cities during their ongoing visit to China.
Officials of the 5 Million Trees Program, led by Deputy Minister Ahmed Atheef, visited nurseries in Fujian and Zhangzhou cities during their ongoing visit to the People’s Republic of China#5MillionTreeMv#GenerationRestoration #MageySaafuRaajje pic.twitter.com/xNdbgZXfTR
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According to the Ministry, the visit by the Maldivian delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Tourism and Environment Ahmed Athif, is aimed at learning about advanced technologies and techniques in tree planting, conservation and management in China. During the visit to the nurseries, the delegation observed tree maintenance practices and discussed approaches to planting trees suited to the tropical climate of the Maldives.
The Ministry stated that the delegation also held discussions regarding the progress of the project to develop a modern nursery in the Maldives. Discussions included the design of the nursery, the selection of tree species to be planted, and the identification of the most suitable varieties for the government’s Five Million Trees Programme.
The proposed nursery will be located in the second phase of Hulhumalé and will cover more than 55,000 acres. It will be equipped with a meeting room and a laboratory to support research and conservation efforts. The Ministry added that work on the project is expected to commence later this year.
The Five Million Trees Programme, launched by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, aims to combat climate change, enhance biodiversity and protect endangered native tree species. Officially inaugurated on 5 June 2024, to coincide with World Environment Day, the initiative marks a significant step towards environmental conservation.
The programme focuses on planting native tree varieties that are at risk of extinction, including fruit trees, shade trees, flowering trees and trees traditionally used in Dhivehi medicine. Over the next five years, it aims to plant a total of 90 varieties of fruit-bearing and vegetable-producing plants, contributing significantly to the country’s ecological sustainability and food security.
