Report | A tree fair.

Rajshahi Correspondent: Rajshahi, 12 July 2015 Recently, a tree fair was organized in Rajshahi. From the opening of the fair on 25 June, 2013 and till its closure on 10th July, the Rajshahi Madrasa field was full of enthusiastic visitors. Many were seen taking interest in the wide variety of plants and a lot of people were also buying them. As a part of the tree plantation movement. this initiative taken by the Forest Department, District Administration and Agriculture Extension Department was a tremendous success. Cultural functions in the evening were also organized to entertain the locals. There were numerous stalls showcasing medicinal herbs, little fruit trees, flower plants and even a nursery was training people on how to cultivate mushrooms. To maintain a solid ecological structure, every country should have at least 20% of natural vegetation. But unfortunately only about 4% of forest land has been left in our country. As a result, we are facing the adverse effects of the changing global climate changes. To combat the natural disasters, tree plantation has to be increased further for a better Bangladesh. Such fairs should be organized on a regular basis.