The government announced a nationwide tree planting programme to plant five million trees, launching on World Environment Day, 5 June, covering all inhabited islands and tourist resorts. The announcement coincides with the EPA and MMRI recommending a temporary suspension of major coastal development activities until 10 June due to projected coral bleaching.
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The subsequent phase of the programme will introduce an additional 90 species of trees.
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recommending a temporary suspension of all major coastal development activities in the Maldives until 10 June.
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The launch of the tree plantation programme coincides with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Maldives Marine Research Institute (MMRI) recommending a temporary suspension of all major coastal development activities in the Maldives until 10 June.
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