International Wood Culture Society and Odunpazari Municipality co-organized a tree planting event in Vadişehir, Eskişehir March 22, 2015. Named “Peace Forest,” the site measures 35,000 square meters, witnessing 2,000 trees being planted that day. In addition to World Wood Day participants, local families also joined the event, with a hope to contribute to the sustainable development of Earth.
World Wood Day is a cultural event celebrated annually during the week of March 21st to highlight wood as an eco-friendly and renewable biomaterial and to raise awareness on the key role wood plays in a sustainable world. Starting from 2013, WWD celebrations were held in Tanzania and China respectively, involving participants from over 100 countries and regions.