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Egyptian government responds to tree removal criticism
The Egyptian government is currently implementing a greening project in Cairo aimed at transforming vacant lands and confiscated or demolished areas during construction works into green spaces and public parks, as part of a strategy to promote balance between urban development and the environment. This initiative comes in response to widespread public and environmental criticisms regarding tree cutting, with an estimated one million trees having been removed over recent years. This issue is linked to an increase in the export of charcoal, which reached 90,000 tons in 2024. Guided by presidential directives, relevant authorities have begun developing a plan to plant trees along main roads and the ring road, using species suitable to the Egyptian environment, along with expanding green areas in new cities and utilizing treated wastewater for irrigating parks. The project is part of Egypt’s efforts to host the United Nations Desertification Conference in 2028, facing challenges related to multiple stakeholders and high implementation costs. Nevertheless, experts emphasize the importance of ongoing coordination to successfully carry out this initiative and achieve tangible results in improving urban environmental conditions.
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