The origin of Arbor Day?

Arbor Day is March 12 every year. It was Dr. Sun Yat-sen who designated this day as Arbor Day. This day is also the anniversary of his death, and spring is suitable for tree planting.

Sun Yat-sen was the first person to advocate afforestation in modern my country. He once pointed out in "Li Hongzhang Shu" that if China wants to be strong, it must "rapidly develop agriculture and pay attention to arboriculture." He advocated that if China wants to become strong, it must develop agriculture and pay attention to arboriculture technology. In fact, Arbor Day was designated as Qingming Festival during the Beiyang government period.

On March 12, 1925, Sun Yat-sen died of illness in Peiping. In memory of Sun Yat-sen, the Nationalist Government changed Arbor Day to March 12, the day of his death. After the founding of New China, the Sixth Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Fifth National People's Congress designated March 12 every year as Arbor Day. On Arbor Day, people go outdoors and plant some small trees, which not only beautifies the environment, but also cultivates sentiment.