China News Service, November 9th. According to the South American Overseas Chinese News Network reported on the 9th, recently, Chilean Minister of Agriculture Walker stated at the site of the "One Person, One Tree" large-scale afforestation activity hosted by the Chilean State Forestry Administration, "The "One Person, One Tree" activity was launched Since then, nearly 20 million trees have been planted across Chile. Now, the Ministry of Agriculture is setting an example for all parties. We plant trees on the roof of our office building, which is very important to protect the ecological environment."

  According to reports, Chilean Deputy Minister of Agriculture Pinochet pointed out that this afforestation plan was launched in 2010.

Of the nearly 20 million trees planted so far, 3.25 million are in the Santiago Metropolitan Region.

He also expressed the hope that more and more people will participate in the plan to help Chile build a more livable ecological environment.

  According to the report, Munita, chief executive of the Chilean State Forestry Administration, emphasized that afforestation has not only provided Santiago with a more livable urban environment, but also brought happiness to the local people.

He said that trees can absorb carbon dioxide and purify the air. Therefore, afforestation is of great significance to future generations.