Samarra University Launches National Tree Planting Day Activities

Samarra University has commenced its activities for National Tree Planting Day, which is observed annually on March 12. This year’s events were carried out on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in alignment with the ministry’s revised schedule.

The activities included planting evergreen trees in the university gardens, with participation from all university colleges and the dormitory departments. The initiative was overseen by Professor Dr. Ziyad Tariq Ibrahim, the Assistant President for Administrative Affairs, along with the deans of each college.

The campaign extended beyond the university grounds to include the greening of school gardens in the city of Samarra, with plans to incorporate city streets into the university’s afforestation strategy after institutional planting is completed.

Additionally, the Media and Government Communication Department organized an awareness campaign focused on environmental sustainability. This involved distributing pamphlets highlighting the importance of tree planting and the critical role green spaces play in environmental sustainability and climate impact.

In the same context, the Assistant President for Administrative Affairs welcomed the ministerial committee tasked with overseeing the National Tree Planting Day events in Iraqi universities. This meeting, held on Wednesday, March 19, was in accordance with a ministry directive that rescheduled the celebration from March 12 to March 19.

Dr. Tariq emphasized the university’s commitment to creating and sustaining green environments and its continuous efforts to expand green spaces through regular tree planting and garden maintenance, fostering a clean atmosphere that reflects the university’s prestige and supports its students.

The head and members of the ministerial committee praised the university’s work in maintaining environmental sustainability, the extent of its green areas, and the efforts to preserve them despite the ongoing reconstruction projects that might otherwise hinder garden upkeep.