Hold onto your reusable water bottles, eco-warriors! Turkey is stepping up its climate game with a massive plan to plant 500 million seeds and saplings annually to restore forests ravaged by wildfires. The initiative, announced by Turkish Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli, aims to heal ecosystems damaged by recurring fires—a growing concern for the country's biodiversity.
The Plan in Action
After years of devastating blazes, Turkey is doubling down on reforestation. Minister Yumakli stressed that year-round prevention efforts and rapid response systems are key to protecting green spaces. Plus, the country isn’t just planting trees—it’s boosting firefighting tech too! Eight new helicopters will join the fleet by 2028, turbocharging Turkey’s ability to tackle future fires.
Why It Matters
Forests cover nearly 30% of Turkey’s land, but wildfires have wiped out thousands of hectares. This mega-planting project isn’t just about regrowing trees—it’s a lifeline for wildlife, air quality, and local communities. And with climate change fueling hotter, drier summers globally, Turkey’s move sets a hopeful example for wildfire-prone regions.
Turkey is stepping up its climate game with a massive plan to plant 500 million seeds and saplings annually to restore forests ravaged by wildfires. 
The initiative, announced by Turkish Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli, aims to heal ecosystems damaged by recurring fires—a growing concern for the country's biodiversity.
Eight new helicopters will join the fleet by 2028, turbocharging Turkey’s ability to tackle future fires.
And with climate change fueling hotter, drier summers globally, Turkey’s move sets a hopeful example for wildfire-prone regions.
