Ethiopia Has Broken a Wonderful World Record

Did you know that India holds the world record for the most trees planted in a single day?

During 12 hours in July 2017, an incredible 66 million saplings were put into the ground.

But now, an even more incredible feat has been achieved.

Ethiopian officials say they have managed to successfully plant 350 million trees during a single day!

The event formed part of the country’s “Green Legacy” initiative in light of UN officials reporting that Ethiopia’s forest coverage has decreased from 35% in the early 20th century to just over 4% in the early 2000s.

2.6 billion saplings have so far been planted throughout the country, with Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, intending to plant at least 4 billion indigenous trees before October.