Environment Minister urges people to join this autumn’s reforestation program

Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder is urging citizens to participate on Saturday, November 14, in an action to plant a forest in the village of Pogănești, Hîncești district. People who are unable to attend the event will have the opportunity to join the initiative at other locations organized in every district of the country.


“We are in the autumn season, and as you know, during this period we have a beautiful tradition of taking part in tree planting. Therefore, I invite each of you and your family members to participate in this wonderful initiative and come to Pogănești, Hîncești, on Saturday, November 14, so that we can plant a forest together,” the minister said after today’s government meeting.


Gheorghe Hajder noted that people who cannot travel to Pogănești can participate in actions organized in localities across the districts.


“We have locations available in every district, and you can contact the people in charge and register to participate in this wonderful initiative,” the minister said.


According to him, the reforestation program is a shared responsibility, and citizens’ involvement is important for expanding forested areas.


“Only together can we make our country more forested and greener,” Hajder said.


During his statements, the minister also provided details about an initiative promoting tree planting. He presented invitations made from eco-friendly materials that contain plant seeds and can later be planted to grow decorative plants for an office or home.

On Saturday, November 14, 2026, citizens are invited to participate in the Great National Planting, organized as part of #GenerațiaPădurii – Autumn 2026 campaign. The main event will take place in the village of Pogănești, Hîncești district, starting at 10:00 a.m.

This year, the planting initiative will be accompanied by a clothing collection drive for people in need, organized in partnership with the NGO “CONCORDIA.”

Participants coming to Pogănești are encouraged to bring clean clothes in good condition that they wish to donate. Thus, the event combines two acts of solidarity: planting trees and giving clothes a new purpose.

People participating in plantings organized in other localities across the country who wish to donate clothes can take them to the nearest CONCORDIA center.