Moldova’s Generația Pădurii Campaign Targets 3,000 Hectares

The ‘Generația Pădurii’ campaign will increase the area of forest by 3,000 hectares

On 14 November, around 2,000 people took part in the latest phase of the ‘Generația Pădurii’ (‘Forest Generation’) reforestation campaign. In the village of Pogănești, in the Hîncești district, 33,000 poplar saplings were planted across an area of 40 hectares in the floodplain of the Prut River.

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Members of the government, staff from state institutions and volunteers took part in the campaign. The new plantings are expected to help protect the soil, improve air quality and preserve biodiversity.

Planting took place not only in Poganesti but also in 80 other localities across the country. The campaign is ongoing: reforestation work covering a total area of 3,000 hectares is planned for this autumn. As reported by Logos Press, this will involve planting more than 33 million saplings grown in specialised nurseries.

The initiative in the Hîncești district is thus part of a wider programme to increase forest cover and restore Moldova’s forest ecosystems.

Reforestation complemented by a social initiative

The autumn campaign also includes a social component. Participants were encouraged to bring clothing and footwear in good condition, which will be donated to people in need.

The national reforestation programme aims to create new forest stands and restore existing forests across an area of approximately 145,000 hectares by 2032. The programme aims to expand the country’s forest cover, protect natural resources and enhance the resilience of ecosystems.

The scale of the campaign implies a significant amount of planting work. Its long-term environmental impact will depend on the survival rate of the saplings, subsequent care of the plantations and the restoration of forest ecosystems.

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