MEKELLE, Tigray - The Tigray Region Interim Administration has announced its commitment to the successful implementation of Ethiopia's national Green Legacy Initiative, with a significant mobilization for a massive tree planting event. Interim Chief Administrator Getachew Reda led the region's efforts, which are part of a nationwide endeavor to plant 600 million saplings in a single day.

According to Ethiopian News Agency, the initiative saw enthusiastic participation across the Tigray region, particularly in the Enderta district, where regional leaders, government officials, and citizens came together to plant saplings overnight. Getachew emphasized the importance of community involvement in environmental conservation, stating that the Green Legacy Initiative is crucial for revitalizing environmentally deprived areas and promoting sustainable development. He reiterated the region's dedication to enhancing rainfall patterns, expanding water bodies, and preserving natural resources through continued efforts in green development.

Lieutenant General Tsadkan Gebretsanae, Interim Vice Chief Administrator for Decentralization and Democratization, also highlighted the initiative's benefits, praising the Tigrayan community's proactive role in restoring degraded lands. Additionally, Deputy Head of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Office in Tigray, Alemberhan Harifyo, detailed the region's comprehensive environmental strategies, including drilling wells, mapping land, and enhancing soil fertility. Alemberhan expressed optimism that the ongoing winter's green footprint development, involving the replanting of seedlings, will significantly restore the region's forest lands and mountains.