Bobo-Dioulasso:About fifty trees were planted at the Centre school and Belle-Ville high school in Bobo-Dioulasso on October 14 and 15, 2026. The initiative was part of the third edition of the Days of Patriotic Commitment and Citizen Participation, aiming to foster eco-citizenship and environmental protection among students.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the first activity, held at the Centre School and organized by foresters from the Guiriko region, focused on raising student awareness about the importance of tree protection and environmental conservation. Lucie Kando, the provincial director of water and forestry for Houet, highlighted the initiative's goal to instill environmental values and promote local products. "We decided to plant trees with the children at the Centre School to demonstrate our commitment to trees, but also to consuming local products, protecting our land, and re-greening our towns," she stated.

Namoula Dabiré, headmaster of Centre C school, expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, noting its complement to classroom teachings with practical experience. He emphasized the importance of trees and the opportunity it provided students to apply their knowledge in a real-world setting.

Student Adama Bambara echoed the sentiment, remarking on trees' essential role in life and environmental preservation.

The second activity occurred at Belle-Ville high school, initiated by the Houet Provincial Directorate of Water and Forests. Mamadou Ouattara, the high school principal, expressed his satisfaction with the informative and engaging session provided by the visiting forestry team. The series of activities culminated in the planting and protection of around fifty plants, reinforcing the commitment to eco-citizenship through practical action.