OMV Petrom contributes to forestation initiative in Romania

OMV Petrom supports with 4.6 million euro the largest privately funded forestation initiative in Romania for the next three years.

OMV Petrom, the largest energy company in Southeastern Europe, announced its support to the largest privately funded forestation initiative in Romania. The forestation activities will be organized by six NGOs known for their contributions to environment protection: Act for Tomorrow, Mai Mult Verde, Plantăm fapte bune în România, Pădurea Copiilor, Viitor Plus, and Asociația Parcul Natural Văcărești. The Ministry of Environment, Waters and Forests will provide forestry specialists and local expertise during the tree planting campaign.

Within the project “Romania plants for tomorrow”, approximately 1,500,000 seedlings will be planted on 300 hectares in the next three years. The planting campaign aims to help those communities affected by landslides, planting being a solution to prevent water retention in soil, flooding and soil drying.

“The climate change debate has gained momentum and, as an energy company, we aim to be part of the solution. In addition to addressing this in our own operations, we have a long history in supporting relevant causes for Romania, from health to education and environment. We have planted more than 700,000 trees so far, in the past 10 years and we strongly believe that such projects can make the difference for a better life,” said CEO OMV Petrom, Christina Verchere.

“Romania plants for tomorrow” will take place for the next 3 years, with activities each spring and autumn. This year, the planting will begin on March 7. For the entire year, the planting will cover 24 locations in 16 counties, on a total area of over 100 hectares.