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Lang Son launches tree-planting campaign

A ceremony was held in Lang Son City, the northern border province of Lang Son, on February 21 to launch a tree-planting festival.
Lang Son launches tree-planting campaign ảnh 1A seedling garden (Source: baolangson.com)

Lang Son (VNA) – A ceremony was held in Lang Son City, the northern border provinceof Lang Son, on February 21 to launch a tree-planting festival.

The event wasattended by local authorities and hundreds of youths and residents of the city.

More than 300peach blossoms trees were planted in the Mac Dynasty historical site.

The same day,trees were also planted in other places, including historical sites, scenicspots and schools. Fruit trees were planted for social policies beneficiaries.

In 2018, theprovince aims to plant more than 9,000 new hectares of forests, raising forestcoverage to 62 percent.-VNA
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