Following the World Wood Day 2017’s theme, “Roots (Ugat),” the regional celebration was held in three parts - a tree-planting activity; the wood carving competition; and a Wood Forum on “Tree Nurturing”. Check out photos here.
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, China, Turkey, Nepal, and United States respectively, involving participants from over 100 countries and regions.