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New Trees Take Root in Mestia: First-graders Join Georgia's National Program
On October 22, first-graders in Mestia planted trees near the adventure park as part of the 'My First Seedling' program. Over 41,000 first-graders across Georgia are participating in the initiative, planting seedlings suited to their local climate between October 22 and November 9.
๐ฑ NEW TREES ARRIVE IN MESTIA
On October 22, first-graders in Mestia planted trees near the adventure park. The local mayor, Kapition Zhorzholiani, joined in to help.
With this, Mestia became part of Georgia's nationwide program 'My First Seedling' (แฉแแแ แแแ แแแแ แแแ แแ).
๐ณ What's This Initiative About?
โข More than 41,000 first-graders across Georgia will plant their very first trees.
โข The planting campaign runs from October 22 through November 9.
โข Seedlings are selected for each region based on the local climate.
๐ฒ What Trees Are Being Planted?
A total of 12 species were chosen:
๐ฒ Coniferous: Caucasian and Eldar pine, Himalayan cedar, Italian cypress.
๐ณ Deciduous: Georgian oak, Caucasian linden, field maple, ash, walnut, Lombardy poplar.
๐ฟ Other species: Colchic boxwood and Caucasian acacia.
The specific species planted in Mestia have not yet been confirmed.
๐ How to Find Your Tree?
An interactive map was created for the program where participants can register their planted seedling and mark its location. The website also offers guidance on caring for the trees.
๐ https://cheminergi.eiec.gov.ge/ka
Imagine how wonderful it will be in ten years to return here and say: 'I planted this tree in first grade!'
๐ฑ The key is making sure the seedlings take root and people continue to care for them. If that happens, today's effort will truly leave its mark on Mestia for years to come.
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