1,500 saplings met the soil in Burdur
In the event organized within the scope of November 11 National Afforestation Day in Yeşilova district of Burdur, a total of 1,500 saplings, including 800 walnuts and 700 olives, were planted in an area of 5.5 hectares. In the event held under the theme 'Breath for the Future, Peace for the World', saplings met the soil for a greener future.
Date | 11 November 2026, Wednesday
In Yeşilova district of Burdur, a total of 1,500 saplings, including 800 walnuts and 700 olives, were planted as part of the November 11 National Afforestation Day. Burdur Governor Tülay Baydar Bilgihan, Vice Rector of MAKÜ Prof. Dr. Hakan Öner, protocol members, veterans, students, and citizens attended the event organized under the theme 'Breath for the Future, Peace for the World'.
The event, held at 11:11 in the Karatepe area of Sazak Village in Yeşilova district, involved efforts to afforest the 5.5-hectare area.
1,500 saplings were planted in an area of 5.5 hectares
In his opening speech, Burdur Forest Management Director Sefa Karataş stated that they continue their efforts to protect and develop forest resources, emphasizing the importance of combating forest fires and transferring environmental awareness to future generations in addition to afforestation. Karataş invited citizens to the sapling planting mobilization, expressing that protecting the Green Homeland is an important responsibility for future generations.
Afterward, Burdur Governor Tülay Baydar Bilgihan highlighted the importance of leaving a greener and more livable world for future generations. Reminding the saying of our Prophet that even if the Day of Judgment were to come, one should plant the sapling in hand, Bilgihan stated that families, teachers, and public employees have important roles in raising children as environmentally conscious individuals.
After his speech, Governor Baydar Bilgihan gave the floor to Raşit Taş, a student from Hürriyet Primary School. Little Raşit shared his feelings and thoughts about the importance of planting saplings, explaining that trees are a source of oxygen and enable people to breathe.
After the speeches, a prayer was made by Burdur Provincial Mufti Paşa Bektaş. After the information provided by Forest Protection Officer Sercan Kabayel about sapling planting, participants met the saplings with the soil.
