Government officials address attendees marking the International Day of Forests in Nantong, March 17. [Photo/ntjoy.com]

A series of activities marking the International Day of Forests were held at Langshan scenic area in Nantong, East China’s Jiangsu province, on March 17.

The event was organized by the city’s bureau of agriculture and rural affairs, bureau of natural resources and the committee of the 2019 China Forest Tourism Festival, with the aim of raising people’s awareness of environmental protection.

Children paint a giant poster commemorating the event, March 17. [Photo/jhwb.com.cn]

To commemorate the event, special edition photos and stamps featuring scenes of forests were put on display, with children invited to paint pictures depicting their visions of a green living environment.

The event was also part of the city’s efforts to promote the 2019 China Forest Tourism Festival, which will be held in Nantong in September and October this year.