{"id":6390,"date":"2026-03-01T21:06:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T21:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mnre.gov.ws\/?p=6390"},"modified":"2026-03-01T22:46:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T22:46:29","slug":"farmers-sign-memoranda-of-understanding-mou-under-the-farmers-grant-3-million-tree-planting-campaign-february-27-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mnre.gov.ws\/?p=6390","title":{"rendered":"Farmers Sign Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) Under the Farmer\u2019s Grant \u2013 3 Million Tree Planting Campaign &#8211; February 27, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-35px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The Savai\u2019i Farmers gathered to formally sign MoUs under the Farmer\u2019s Grant component for the 3 Million Tree Planting Campaign (2022\u20132028).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd3a\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t1b\/1\/16\/1f53a.png\" \/><\/span><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd3b\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t9c\/1\/16\/1f53b.png\" \/><\/span>The signing marks a significant step in strengthening partnerships between the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) and local farming communities. Through the Farmer\u2019s Grant, participants will receive support to plant and nurture trees that protect forests, restore degraded lands, and build resilience against the impacts of climate change.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd3a\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t1b\/1\/16\/1f53a.png\" \/><\/span><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd3b\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t9c\/1\/16\/1f53b.png\" \/><\/span>The farmers expressed their commitment to the campaign\u2019s vision, noting that tree planting not only safeguards the environment but also enhances livelihoods and community wellbeing. MNRE officials highlighted that the initiative builds on the success of the One Million and Two Million Tree Campaigns, with Savai\u2019i farmers now playing a central role in achieving the ambitious target of three million trees by 2028.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd3a\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t1b\/1\/16\/1f53a.png\" \/><\/span><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd3b\" referrerpolicy=\"origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t9c\/1\/16\/1f53b.png\" \/><\/span>The MoU signing reflects Samoa\u2019s collective determination to respond to climate change, protect its natural heritage, and ensure a greener future for generations to come.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a attributionsrc=\"\/privacy_sandbox\/comet\/register\/source\/?xt=AZbhk8K6-zMroCgskjjRnJS687FHg7zGxqKgZMD7tUlAk4OE-GlxnpUdAR4B1H70wYLqFPTmkX7WEbOl6hUVZoS27p7gyhHZ0wUJ-RpbD1-o_J0P68m6j1aPJkYYm_IsKB0UKB3alhEZaqMroQBsjoGpmno5PDlDHkh3V9JJlMEJcycysEZ44Qo0Z8CkBwkxnPBwn5LBMEwbwJapGGTMdmqoh8QVmFTtUQyBq6EjLt2fHCmv9Yo9CmpTEdjogAlBYRsXCRKptufaiinMAIwo-PkcoMxiaWVId9ZfiZNp7Wf8imWQsvbfPLssQ7ocjx4lsR6qod6J87W1Kci66GsFG2ftoBb-QInd2H6k5HPcWbYRhMCNsqXK1u-Amodp1pFssRYLb1xXbBZCYZuqdsF-p-3_L5ooE77_hJ08B9Ga_Av_1ktkMSIC7M0ENrzCmPEDitvjHWUqFzfca65zRsntbfuFkLjUwiubLIL46ieom8DjB_DRo7mHkwD538Qerh90rH_PVS2rqIayjz3hv9su9rLXJmy68poftofRTa98lz0oixh8lQnW8shPVHTTs0pTaLMr6PHXyVwBJD8TDY5vtJUI-Z1frhScMDHXD5P8iq0VrNigozUeQAYM0z82uDsnJMtZyuZ88-e_ns57H0ZGDpSkxsMRyYHMtd83RJ9SmWr1W96IZNtN8F__R4lV3cNn9Yo8IhAzfygaE-u3WXm7QfQ3bIYm8iLjIOyWbQ_hrQGhnbKGdXf-l3J9DKqdpbC3acDwYOd-rjL0TrzqgU2rMg6Ls29VsBnfUSjE5Ro-591maNhF4bZ5x-Zdg7B5V5n03n7ntEQPpBbujsZlYJAbuBqQyoupUAqaUhWlystcFDWHY5LsJb6--AJa1PAHqX-ad4ZKD1zW7uuE0JajZMMlE0jnmg9W0F1HRHRAzBrvBeOdhGbS75apjDN2OSHwPuYglKREq-AAD9MlEOaK9Lzr-HU9wCnelfJ_lI5Q6ehBi8XhVHlMP-DvbVav39KvOxXuA8jsdMxRDNleyFRjtmDwPoEMgaCzlgXpDyeh9dht4Fs-_zEYkrajU0Szb7OlgOyBfsj5cUYiQ-RPGXxn8kJGJr6KHbvVFosyMQy98cRFdJc0PaCmhobhPkc_x7l-ZP8MiIFnIRk0S0O48KcC22bKgqu5dRKpRlYziaet485uD1OcplGHFzw6v9cQg_78sXvCMqjQMSsKiZoIDuXDw3-U1dSsdU30zQv3daPLlAVnChZXUGpITNhyN8-0Xrz5Cv994O1r7DtTUMHeSeVw6icvj5eX-3A_Bnel87ZxzBk50BDWoavRVhTHvpKAVCvCkXk1s2ZBs-YCaEoVYs-R3U0aGDinI7bbPQbGgDBmRQswClpXHRW90yg7C1jLEr2q4aoNbYgmfXGZJhNQ_C-DkiU_tZgfs72c4i5p2StiviV2PinKIg6zwVMGZ94QASSC1vIqCgyVZ6MbTHvrjcA0TahFfbeW3vH5WvPN5_ZzABSFB8wEIrEzvQmTXFF4YZXv0aMTkRdVx9c84vd1OAE69_u7_RwvNd3ZsXWA8x8NOyChAdoTaRUv2DR3TCU4GYQxMAdktwoNc-ZcbCKcpl_u_yxLxQ7lMjOTXT3JnWY5M7SzVtCjnaI62NGWdod45sY5KbEsitbQ6LR9VqMp-NTn3tn82SsB6f0Mnt8vdtzfTYp2qE0cewbvigyct-YPYfr9y5WxXCxiW2vjrgAbdOPS1tnkFlyt-yMxfM1mgEDMpNKR39onBeZ0gAHOtSDIvuOfSe1CB9GDXCm0WpqsNpnF4HT2tdecv4MrXOKZOsO0Gt5YDZmosQ\" class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/threemilliontrees.samoa?__cft__[0]=AZY87Kxirv6iJszl1Oc36m-aezNZK6pUotsRgmxMxfYuCXG9sLHbLhIXArtpguGUc_7fy6HeogULbh_nGJjAjpeOK8M0nIXp1Bj-ZZFCejMeGaALKsq75qVcpPQinOg55Q8sHULrhqAnjtZEWIGJgAT2puI_pjZxzyA6SxO_ADitdUjcizZJsqrM__Y2V9fvWyg&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\"><span class=\"xjp7ctv\"><span>ThreeMillion Trees Samoa<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Savai\u2019i Farmers gathered to formally sign MoUs under the Farmer\u2019s Grant component for the 3 Million Tree Planting Campaign (2022\u20132028). 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