Before arriving at the event, Zheng Wencan encountered sudden rainfall. Upon his arrival, he noted that the water storage level at Taoyuan’s Shimen Reservoir is currently below 25%, calling on the public to conserve water. He added that plants not only protect the environment but also help conserve water, urging everyone to value environmental greening and ensure Taoyuan’s greenery is sustainable.
Zheng Wencan reiterated that the city government will formulate a “Tree Transplantation Ordinance.” He said that in the past, the Taoyuan County Government distributed 300,000 saplings to residents each year, but the future goal is to increase that number to 1 million. He also
Zheng Wencan reiterated that the city government will formulate a “Tree Transplantation Ordinance.” He said that in the past, the Taoyuan County Government distributed 300,000 saplings to residents each year, but the future goal is to increase that number to 1 million. He also instructed the Agriculture Bureau to establish a Tree Bank, allocate a budget for tree relocation, and allow for public adoption of trees.
With the assistance of Councilor Kuo Lihua and Yangchou Village Chief Lin Chih-ping from Lujhu District, the Zen Heart Practice Association yesterday brought over a hundred underprivileged children and volunteers equipped with shovels and watering cans. They hiked up Qifen Mountain along the Yangchou Hiking Trail, first planting 250 osmanthus trees alongside the trail, then another 250, hoping to allow hikers to enjoy the fragrance of osmanthus as they walk the path.
Chen Yu-wan, a volunteer with the Zen Heart Practice Association, pointed out that having children plant trees hands-on helps them learn about environmental conservation and love for nature. It also enhances the trail’s landscape. The association plans to arrange related courses where children can return to the mountain to water the osmanthus trees they’ve adopted, and she urged hikers to help maintain them as well.
Kuo Lihua said she was grateful to the association for using the tree-planting activity to teach underprivileged children about life education and the concept that “those who plant trees today benefit future generations.”