June 25 is Philippine Arbor Day! Here are 7 things you need to know about it

7.) The word ‘arbor’ is of Latin origin meaning tree.

6.) It’s a holiday in which individuals or groups of people are encouraged to plant and care for trees.

5.) Although not as widely known, some countries have been celebrating

Arbor Day every year for more than 200 years now.

4.) It was first observed in 1805 in the small Spanish village of Villanueva de la Sierra through the efforts of a local priest, Don Ramón Vacas Roxo,

who invoked love and respect for nature through tree-planting.

3.) Today, it is observed in 40 countries worldwide including United States, United Kingdom, Australia, the Netherlands, and Japan.

2.) In the Philippines, Arbor Day has been institutionalized to be observed every June 25.

1.) One of the biggest celebrations of Arbor Day 2014 was held by the mining industry.