Romania Sets Guinness World Record as 2,512 Volunteers Plant Trees Together

The event took place in Poienarii Burchii, Prahova County, as part of a larger project to create a new forest on previously unused land.

Thousands Join Romania's Record-Breaking Tree Planting

According to an official statement from the environmental organization Act for Tomorrow, the volunteers planted ash tree seedlings at the same time, setting a new record for the most people planting trees simultaneously.

The achievement was verified on-site by Guinness World Records adjudicator Richard Stenning. It surpassed the previous record of 2,055 participants, set in India in July 2025.

The event, called Friendship Forest (Pădurea Prieteniei), was organized by Act for Tomorrow and Kaufland Romania, with support from the country's Ministry of Environment and National Forest Administration.

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Why Planting Trees Is Only the First Step

While the world record celebrates an impressive community effort, the long-term success of the project will depend on how many young trees survive.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), forest restoration requires ongoing monitoring and maintenance, not just planting.

Young trees face several challenges, including drought, competition from weeds, and damage from animals. Regular checks during the first growing seasons can help identify struggling seedlings before they die.

For Romania's Friendship Forest, the next important milestone will be the survival and healthy growth of the planted trees. If properly maintained, the project could help restore degraded land and provide long-term benefits for local wildlife and communities.