The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has reported the reforestation of 2,700 hectares of land in Afghanistan’s Paktia province as part of efforts to combat deforestation.
The FAO revealed that the reforestation project, which began in 2019 with support from the Global Environment Facility, has led to the planting of over 400,000 saplings in Paktia over the past five years.
Additionally, 71 tree nurseries have been established in the province to ensure sustainable reforestation and support local ecosystems.
Despite these positive steps, deforestation remains a pressing issue in Afghanistan. According to Amu, the country loses about 0.2% of its forested areas annually. In Khost province alone, 278 hectares of forest have been destroyed since 2000, out of an estimated 15,300 hectares.
The continued loss of forest cover has raised concerns about environmental degradation, including soil erosion and reduced biodiversity, which pose risks to both local livelihoods and ecological stability.
The FAO has emphasized the need for ongoing reforestation and conservation initiatives to mitigate the effects of deforestation and preserve Afghanistan’s natural resources for future generations.
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