Over 800 Saplings Planted in Monghpyak Township

 

Monghpyak, 20 June

As part of the 2025 Monsoon Tree Planting Campaign, the Township Forestry Department of Monghpyak Township, Tachileik District, Eastern Shan State, organized a tree planting event aimed at promoting environmental greening. The event took place on the morning of 20 June at the Sub-B.E.M.S. 221 School compound.

The ceremony began with the presentation of saplings by local battalion officials, Township Administration Body Chairman U Hla Myo, and Township Forestry Department Chief U Myint Htay to representatives from government departments, social organizations, and local teachers.

Afterward, officials—including representatives from the local battalion, the Township Administration Body, departmental staff, and members of social organizations—collectively planted a total of 810 saplings. These included 150 teak, 200 manjangsha, 150 mezali, 30 kheye, 80 ngusap, 50 seinpanni, 130 panmaezali, and 20 kankaw trees.

After the planting activity, attendees gathered for a group photo to commemorate the event.— Shwe Ko (Monghpyak)

Translated by JT