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International Day of Forests observed on 21 March

United Nations celebrates International Day of Forest on March 21every year to increase awareness and importance of forests. The Day is celebrated since 2012.

Forests and Biodiversity

  • March 21 has chosen to mark the international day of forests as it is the Vernal Equinox in the northern hemisphere and autumnal equinox.
  • The organizers are the United Nations Forum on Forests and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with Governments, the Collaborative Partnership on Forests and other relevant organizations in the field.
Published date : 23 Mar 2020 04:05PM

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