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Africa-Press<\/a> – Ethiopia<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Addis Ababa, December 26\/2020 (ENA) Over 6 billion saplings would be planted in Ethiopia and neighboring countries this coming rainy season, according to Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Commission.<\/p>\n

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Commissioner, Professor Fekadu Beyene disclosed the plan today in a meeting with regional state officials and stakeholders in Adama City.<\/p>\n

Memorandums of understandings were signed with eight regions and six universities to expand the green legacy initiative to neighboring countries, he added.<\/p>\n

Identification of sites and preparation of seedlings is underway in Ethiopia and the neighboring countries, it was learned.<\/p>\n

The country aims to double its 15 percent forest coverage to 30 percent by 2030.<\/p>\n

Basins Development Deputy Director-General Getachew Gizaw said on his part the saplings planted in Ethiopia during the past two years have revived dry rivers and improved water resources.<\/p>\n

Ethiopia has planted over 9 billion saplings during the last two years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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