As the Kingdom observes National Arbour Day on July 9, Prime Minister Hun Sen appealed for joint protection of forest which he said is an ecosystem of vital importance to humanity.
“I call on all compatriots across the country to love and safeguard the forest, plant more trees and protect the environment everywhere for the sake of our livelihoods, communities, wildlife, biodiversity, all of which are the heritage for humanity of all generations,” he said.
According to the prime minister, the National Arbour Day was announced in 1952 by the late King Father Norodom Sihanouk to encourage people to plant trees and love the forest and environment.