When is Arbor Day in China?

When is Arbor Day? What day is Arbor Day in China?

March 12 is Arbor Day.

"Arbor Day" is a festival stipulated by law in some countries to promote the benefits of forests and mobilize the masses to participate in voluntary afforestation. According to the length of time, it can be divided into tree planting day, tree planting week or tree planting month, collectively called Arbor Day. Through this kind of activity, we can stimulate people's love for forests and afforestation, improve people's understanding of the functions of forests, promote land greening, and achieve the goals of loving and protecting forests, expanding forest resources, and improving the ecological environment.

The origin of Arbor Day in China

Not long after the Nanjing government of the Republic of China, with Sun Yat-sen as interim president, was established, in May 1912, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry was established, with the Forestry Department under it, in charge of the country. Forestry administrative affairs; in November 1914, the first "Forest Law" in my country's modern history was promulgated.

In July 1915, at the initiative of Sun Yat-sen, the Beiyang government at that time officially issued an order that designated Qingming Festival as Arbor Day every year. Designate a location and select tree species. Governments, agencies and schools at all levels across the country will participate as scheduled, hold an Arbor Day ceremony and engage in tree planting. After approval on July 21 of that year, the order was implemented nationwide as scheduled. Since then, our country has had Arbor Day.

On March 12, 1925, Dr. Sun Yat-sen passed away. In 1928, to commemorate the third anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's death, the Nationalist Government held a tree-planting ceremony. In order to commemorate Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the day of his death, March 12, was designated as Arbor Day.

Arbor Day in the United States

In 1872, the famous American agriculturist Julius Sterling Moulton proposed to establish Arbor Day in Nebraska to mobilize people to plant trees in a planned way. Plant trees. Arbor Day was held in Nebraska and more than 1 million trees were planted. In 1885, the state Legislature officially designated April 22, Morton's birthday, as the annual Arbor Day, with a day off.

Arbor Day in the United States was initiated by the state of Nebraska. Before the 19th century, Nebraska was a bare wilderness with few trees, dry land, strong winds, and a sky full of yellow sand, and the people suffered deeply from it. In 1872, the famous American agriculturist Julius Sterling Moulton proposed to establish Arbor Day in Nebraska to mobilize people to plant trees in a planned way.

At that time, the state Agriculture Bureau adopted a resolution to adopt this proposal, and the governor personally designated the third Wednesday in April as Arbor Day from now on. After this decision was made, millions of trees were planted that year. In the next 16 years, another 600 million trees were planted, finally turning 100,000 hectares of wilderness in Nebraska into a dense forest. In recognition of Moulton's achievements, in 1885 the state Congress officially designated April 22, Moulton's birthday, as the annual Arbor Day, with a day off. When the 100th anniversary of tree planting was celebrated in 1972, a National Arbor Day Committee had been established. Every state has an Arbor Day.

What kind of tree to plant on Arbor Day

The tree suitable for planting on Arbor Day - Ginkgo

Ginkgo is a deciduous tree that blooms in May and matures in October. Its fruits are Orange-yellow seed drupe. The ginkgo tree is tall and straight, with fan-shaped leaves. The crown is large and shade-shaped, which has a cooling effect. The leaves are quaint in shape and have a long life span. It is free from diseases and insect pests, does not pollute the environment, and has a smooth trunk. It is a famous pollution-free tree species. Ginkgo is highly adaptable and has a wide range of climate and soil requirements. Anti-smoke, anti-fire, anti-toxic gas. It is an ideal landscaping and street tree species.

The tree suitable for planting on Arbor Day - crape myrtle

Lagerstroemia is drought-tolerant and afraid of waterlogging. It likes warmth and moisture, light and fertilizer. It has strong resistance to sulfur dioxide, hydrogen fluoride and nitrogen. Can inhale harmful gases. According to measurements, each kilogram of leaves can absorb 10 grams of sulfur and can also absorb dust. Therefore, it is the most ideal tree species for urban, industrial and mining greening, and can also be used as bonsai.

The tree suitable for planting on Arbor Day - weeping willow

Weeping willow has slender branches, soft and drooping, dancing in the wind, with graceful and unrestrained posture. It is ideal for planting on river banks and lakesides. The strips are flowing along the water, with unique charm. It has been an important garden ornamental tree since ancient times. It can also be used as street trees, courtyard shade trees, shore-fixing berm trees and plain afforestation trees.

In addition, weeping willows are highly resistant to toxic gases and can absorb sulfur dioxide.