The city of Nanjing will carry out voluntary tree planting activities on March 12, the annual National Tree Planting Day, according to a press conference held on Thursday morning. 

This year’s Nanjing voluntary tree planting activities were set up in four venues in Lishui, Gaochun and Qixia Districts. During the period from March 4 to April 2, citizens can register in the name of individuals, or in the form of organizations, enterprises and institutions. In addition, Nanjing will also carry out the publicity to advocate various forms of tree planting in a bid to encourage people to actively participate in urban greening construction, and practice the concept of green development with practical actions.