Call for Protection, Expansion of Green Space

Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei called on authorities on Tuesday to take effective measures toward preserving and expanding green spaces to improve the life of citizens, particularly in urban areas.
The Leader made the comments as he marked National Tree Planting Day and the beginning of Natural Resources Week by planting two saplings in the capital Tehran, his official website reported.
“In Tehran, there are gardens and green plots that some are seeking to encroach on, but the move should be prevented as it deals a blow to urban life,” Ayatollah Khamenei said, warning about loss of trees in cities.