Turkish 1st lady marks National Afforestation Day

Turkish first lady Emine Erdogan marked Nov. 11 National Afforestation Day, expressing gratitude to those working to expand and protect the country’s forests.

“Happy Nov. 11 National Afforestation Day. Bringing a sapling together with the soil means contributing to an act of kindness that will continue to exist for years to come,” she said in a social media post.

She also thanked everyone across Türkiye who helps multiply such acts of kindness and carefully protects the country’s trees and forests.