Kampti: The municipality of Kampti vibrated this Saturday to the rhythm of National Tree Day (JNA), celebrated under the theme: ‘Medicinal plants: sources of health and climate resilience for communities’.
According to Burkina Information Agency, this commemoration brought together administrative authorities, civil society organizations, rural populations, and schoolchildren around a common objective: to promote the cultivation of useful plants and strengthen the environmental and health resilience of local communities.
The official ceremony took place at the northern exit of Kampti, on the road to Gaoua, more precisely in the customary area of sector 4 (Bouti), a site dedicated to reforestation, where more than 150 seedlings were planted, mainly local species with medicinal properties. These included moringa, neem, mango, baobab, tamarind, and verbena, well known for their healing properties and their adaptation to the Sahelian climate.
Chairing the activities, Mr. Masahba Aim© SOULAMA, prefect and president of the special delegation of Kampti, recalled the crucial importance of medicinal plants in traditional health systems and the need for their protection through concrete reforestation actions. “This day is not just a symbolic gesture. It is a call to action, a collective responsibility. Planting a medicinal tree today means healing tomorrow and protecting our environment,” he emphasized in his speech.
Alongside the plantations, awareness sessions on the responsible use of medicinal plants and the preservation of ecosystems were organized in schools and health centers. Lieutenant Albert PALE, head of the Kampti environmental service, reported that more than 250 seedlings have been handed over to authorities and residents for planting in departments and designated planting areas.
The other good news is that all plants planted in customary areas have been protected by individual safety grids. Supported by local youth and women’s organizations, the forest service has implemented a post-planting monitoring system to ensure the survival of the seedlings.
Bªbª KAMBIR‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬°, a traditional leader of Bouti, expressed his pride in welcoming these plantations into the traditional area, emphasizing the importance of their protection. A keen expert in traditional medicine, he called on all those who received plants to care for them properly in order to pass on their history to future generations.
This 2025 edition of the JNA is part of the national reforestation drive in the face of the growing challenges of land degradation and climate change. In Kampti, it was marked by strong community engagement and a renewed desire to build a greener, healthier, and more resilient future.