Under the patronage of the Dean of the College of Dentistry, Professor Dr. Ali Ismail Ibrahim, the Unit of Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance at the College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, organized a seminar titled “The Importance of Afforestation” on the occasion of the National Afforestation Day, with the attendance of a number of the college’s students.
The seminar was delivered by Dentist Huda Ahmed and aimed to highlight the importance of afforestation and its vital role in preserving the environment. It also addressed its positive impact on improving the university environment and enhancing students’ psychological well-being, as natural surroundings help reduce stress and promote a sense of comfort and belonging.
The seminar covered several key topics, most notably the concept of afforestation and its importance in achieving environmental balance. It also discussed its role in improving air quality and reducing pollution, in addition to addressing the environmental and societal risks resulting from neglecting green spaces and failing to care for tree planting.
The seminar concluded with recommendations emphasizing the need to intensify awareness activities and lectures that promote the culture of afforestation in society, and to encourage students to actively participate in environmental initiatives, thereby strengthening environmental awareness and preserving green spaces both inside and outside the university campus.
