Macedonians plant 5 million trees in a day. To raise ecological awareness and help reforest the land, the country sponsored her third tree planting, this one called "Tree Day -- Plant Your Future." Joining the activity were statesmen such as Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski along with celebrities like renowned opera singer Boris Trajanov. Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Milososki commented on the nationwide endeavor, saying, “Tree Day is a uniting action, and investing in ecology is investing in our common future.”

A big green bravo, Your Excellencies and all Macedonians, for your country’s multi-million tree planting accomplishment! Such wholehearted participation is surely an inspiration for all in our striving to live sustainably on Mother Earth.