Families of Office of Commander-in-Chief (Army, Navy and Air) hold first monsoon tree-planting ceremony for 2025
NAY PYI TAW June 6
Families of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army, Navy and Air) and the military command headquarters are holding large-scale monsoon tree planting ceremonies annually since 2011 with the aim of conserving the natural environment, improving the weather, providing shade and supporting the national economy.
The first tree-planting ceremony for 2025 of the families of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army, Navy and Air) took place at a place near Yezin Dam in Zeyathiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw, today. Chairman of State Administration Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing participated in the ceremony and planted a teak tree.
Also present were Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, wife of the Senior General, Vice Chairman of State Administration Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Senior General Soe Win and wife Daw Than Than Nwe, Chief of General Staff (Army, Navy and Air) General Kyaw Swa Lin and wife, the Commander-in-Chief (Navy) and wife, the Commander-in-Chief (Air)and wife, senior military officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and wives, union level officials and wives, officer trainees of National Defence College, officers, other ranks and families of branches and department under the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army).
Trees planted for environmental conservation
First, the Senior General delivered an address. He said trees are planted for betterment and conservation of the natural environment. Everyone loves a green environment that provides a cool shelter. A lush and green environment, the gift of nature, is threatened and shrinking because of men. Hence the onus is on men to restore the natural environment. Hence, the Tatmadaw is growing trees at every annual ceremony and military HQs are also collectively doing the same simultaneously.
From 2011 to the present, families of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army, Navy and Air) have collectively planted trees in the surrounding areas of Yezin Dam 41 times. All must ensure that every planted tree survives and thrives and as the saying goes “Well begun is half done” all must make a good start.
At present, forests cover only about 42.6 percent of the country’s total land area. The SAC has given serious attention to environmental conservation activities. It is common knowledge that watershed areas help promote water conservation. As the saying goes, “A healthy tree can shelter ten thousand birds” we must make good use of the planted trees.
During the previous year, the country faced bitter experiences created by typhoon-fed floods. Likewise, cyclone Mocha brought loss and destruction into Rakhine State. Environmental damage can be caused by men as well as climate change. Hence, environmental conservation must be carried out to the most possible degree.
Environmental changes can be studied more thoroughly by reading books
Knowledge and skills can be gained by reading books and it is enormously beneficial for life. Environmental changes and the needs for environmental conservation can be studied more thoroughly by reading books. As reading books is greatly beneficial for life regardless of age, I would like to urge all to read books consistently and it is necessary to encourage family members and personnel under one's command to read books and share knowledge. Concerted efforts must be made to encourage all school-aged children to go to school. In conclusion, the Senior General urged all to make sure that students can learn from basic education to completion of higher education to raise the education standards of the country.
Senior General and wife inaugurate ceremony by planting valuable teak tree
Then, the Senior General and wife inaugurated theceremony by planting a valuable teak tree. Afterward, the Vice-Senior General and wife, the Chief of General Staff (Army, Navy and Air) and wife, the Commander-in-Chief (Navy) and wife, the Commander-in-Chief (Air) and wife, senior military officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services and their wives, officers, other ranks and their family members planted trees at designated places. Then, the Senior General and wife and party observed the tree-planting activities of officers, other ranks and family members.
A total of 203,625 valuable trees, perennial trees, shady and windbreak trees planted around Yezin Dam from 2011 to first tree-planting ceremony of 2025
At today’s tree planting ceremony, families of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services (Army, Navy and Air) planted 2,400 trees including 900 valuable teak trees, 600 ironwood trees, 300 Burmese Padauk and 600 mahogany trees. For conservation of the natural environment and ecosystem in the surroundings of Yezin Dam, families of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services (Army, Navy and Air) held 42 tree-planting ceremonies during the period from 2011 to the first tree-planting ceremony in 2025 and planted a total of 203,625 valuable tree, perennial trees and shady and windbreak trees.
Tatmadaw plant 152,844 trees today
Similarly, tree-planting ceremonies were held in respective regional military commands and valuable trees, industrial trees, perennial trees and shady and windbreak trees were planted. The entire Tatmadaw including families of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services (Army, Navy and Air), regional commands, battalions and units planted a total of 152,844 trees including 8,043 trees by Nay Pyi Taw Command, 10,500 trees by Northern Command, 7,022 trees by Eastern Command, 14,758 trees by Eastern Central Command, 11,925 trees by Triangle Region Command, 15,775 trees by South Eastern Command, 9,573 trees by Coastal Region Command, 18,094 trees by Yangon Command, 6,820 trees by North Western Command, 30,041 trees by Central Command and 8,751 trees by Southern Command.