Afghanistan Launches Tree-Planting Effort to Restore Forests

Afghanistan has started a program to plant millions of trees across the country. Under the shade of newly planted poplars in northeastern Afghanistan, residents of Char Bagh village are once again using trees for shelter and other daily needs after years of wartime deforestation.

The national campaign targets widespread replanting to restore forest cover lost during prolonged conflict. Local accounts from Char Bagh indicate that villagers have begun to recognize practical benefits from the young trees, such as shade and potential future resources. The effort comes after extensive tree loss tied to fighting that reduced available forest areas in multiple regions.