Hanoi, Jan. 6 -- The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has issued a directive on organising the annual tree planting festival on the occasion of the Lunar New Year, while strengthening forest management, protection and development throughout 2026. The directive underscores the need to implement the movement in a practical and effective manner, closely linked with forest protection and development from the very beginning of the year. Provincial and municipal People's Committees are urged to intensify communication and public education to raise awareness among authorities, sectors and the public about the role, significance and value of forests and trees in socio-economic development, environmental protection, climate change adaptatio...