{"id":17053,"date":"2026-03-20T15:52:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T15:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agriculture.gov.ag\/?p=17053"},"modified":"2026-03-20T16:00:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T16:00:36","slug":"forests-and-economies-international-day-of-forest-2026-by-carol-faye-bynoe-george","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agriculture.gov.ag\/index.php\/2026\/03\/20\/forests-and-economies-international-day-of-forest-2026-by-carol-faye-bynoe-george\/","title":{"rendered":"Forests and Economies – International Day of Forest 2026\u00a0by Carol-Faye Bynoe-George"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The International Day of Forests was established by the United Nation General Assembly in 2012 and is globally observed on March 21st <\/sup>annually. \u00a0The date was selected to coincide with the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, symbolizing renewal and growth and the autumnal equinox in the Southern Hemisphere, marking balance and transition.<\/h3>\n

An equinox is an astronomical event occurring twice yearly the first of which happens around March 20-21. \u00a0These global events occur when the sun crosses the earth\u2019s equator, resulting in nearly equal day and night lengths. \u00a0The other equinox occurs in September.<\/h3>\n

The aim of this observance is to raise awareness about the importance of all types of forests and trees and to encourage more conservation practices for trees and forests globally.<\/h3>\n

This year\u2019s theme \u201cForest and Economies<\/strong>,\u201d highlights the critical role forests offer in navigating economic prosperity. \u00a0They roles contribute beyond income and employment from lumber and renewable resources. \u00a0Additionally, forests support agriculture and communities, safeguard watersheds, provide habitats for animals, medicine and the list is endless.<\/h3>\n

This year the Ministry of Agriculture through its Forestry Division will be officially celebrating International Day of Forests on Monday 23rd<\/sup>\u00a0March with the main event in the Body Pond\u2019s Area.<\/h3>\n

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