Hikmet Kaya has proved that good intentions and hard work can yield big rewards.
During the 19 years of afforestation efforts, Kaya never stopped working.
Needless to say, he admits he’s very happy with the results.
It’s a wonderful example to set for the rest of the country.
According toGlobal Forest Watch, Turkey has seen a 5.4% decrease in tree cover since 2000.
Deforestation was the overriding cause of much of this decrease, so contributing to its reversal is critical.
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Still, that hasn’t stopped individuals from taking matters into their own hands and taking action.
FromIndiatoGhanatoChina, individuals are taking up the cause and planting trees to make a difference.
Retired forest chief Hikmet Kaya has planted 30,000,000 saplings over the course of his tenure.
Photo: Tohumtoprak
