The Origin and Customs of Arbor Day

The origin and customs of Arbor Day are as follows:

First, the origin of Arbor Day:

In ancient China, there was a tradition of inserting willows and planting trees in Tomb-Sweeping Day. The earliest roadside tree planting in the history of China was initiated by Wei Xiaokuan, a native of Shaanxi, more than 400 years ago.

According to Zi Jian, in the second year after the Western Wei Dynasty abolished the emperor, Wei Xiaokuan was appointed as the secretariat of Yongzhou and served in military service. After Wei Xiaokuan took office, he found that Tutai had many shortcomings. It is easy to collapse after being weathered by wind and sun, especially by rain, and needs frequent maintenance, which not only increases the expenditure of the country, but also makes the people suffer from hard work, which is time-consuming, laborious and inconvenient.

After investigation and understanding, Wei Xiaokuan resolutely ordered all the places where earthen platforms were set on Yongzhou Road to replant a locust tree instead of earthen platforms. In this way, it not only does not lose its marking and sliding functions, but also provides shelter for pedestrians and does not need maintenance.

Second, the custom of Arbor Day:

1, Planting Trees, Arbor Day Many people choose to buy saplings to plant trees, and some people have the hard task of planting trees.

2. Learn about trees and learn more about them.

3, promote environmental protection, afforestation is to protect the environment, not everyone has to plant trees, you can also turn on your mobile phone computer and send some posts calling for environmental protection.

4, environmental protection is important, do something to care for the environment, such as not using disposable chopsticks and paper cups.

The significance of Arbor Day

Afforestation can not only green and beautify homes, but also play a role in expanding forest resources, preventing soil erosion, protecting farmland, regulating climate and promoting economic development. This is a grand project for the benefit of present and future generations.

In order to protect forestry resources, beautify the environment and maintain ecological balance, many countries in the world have set up Arbor Day according to their own actual conditions. With the enhancement of people's awareness of environmental protection and their active participation in afforestation activities, our living environment will be continuously improved.