South Africa unveils program to plant 1 mln trees on Sept. 24


JOHANNESBURG, July 7 (Xinhua) -- South Africa launched an ambitious program on Monday to plant 1 million trees in one day, aiming to mitigate climate change, boost employment, and enhance food security.

At the launch of the program at the National Botanical Garden in Pretoria, South Africa's administrative capital, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment Bernice Swarts said her department is currently finalizing logistics for the "1 million trees" planting day.

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