Question

Which day is celebrated as World Forest Day?
A. 24th February
B. 21st March
C. 2nd April
D. 22nd April

Answer 1

Hint: Forest day is celebrated to appreciate and remember the importance of forests in the lives of people. It came in by the resolution of UNGA that was on November 28, 2012.

Complete answer: The International Day of Forests or World Forests Day is celebrated on the 21st day of March. It came in by the resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on November 28, 2012. Each year, various organisations and institutions celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests, and trees outside the forest. This is done keeping in mind the interest of the current and future generations. In times of urbanisation and modernisation, people must be taught on issues like deforestation and how they should practice afforestation. Countries around the globe are encouraged to volunteer and make efforts to organize local, national, and international events. These involve tree-planting campaigns, plantation drives, workshops on forest conservation etc. Forests provide us with food, shelter, wood and other commodities like gum, rubber etc. they act as a natural habitat for wild animals and give them shelter and means of living. They help to stop natural disasters like floods by slowing down the water flow. For the first time, International Day of Forests was observed on March 21, 2013.

Therefore option “B” is the correct answer.

Note: The United Nations Forum on Forests, collaborates with the Food and Agriculture Organization to facilitate the implementation of events like campaigning. They also collaborate with governments of nations and international, regional and subregional organizations.