Farmer Leader Denies Link to Coal Export

Dr. Sayed Khalifa, the head of the Agricultural Syndicate, confirmed that Egypt has a rich history of plants and trees. He stated that the "100 Million Trees" initiative has helped increase the number of trees to approximately 175 million, including 150 million citrus, fruit, and palm trees, along with 25 million timber trees. He explained that 12.5 million trees have been planted over the past three years, emphasizing the need for a specialized management system to coordinate and oversee tree planting and afforestation efforts, which is of importance to the government—especially to prevent unorganized tree cutting. He also indicated that the export of coal from the Sinai mine is not related to tree cutting, as the operations focus on removing or planting trees that are either not suitable or threaten safety, such as roadside trees, which are relocated or replanted after expansion or construction work. He highlighted the importance of coordination among various afforestation departments and noted that 40% of the areas in new cities are planted. Furthermore, he stressed the necessity to expand tree planting in accordance with environmental standards.

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