Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University (AYBÜ) Esenboğa Campus became home to 2,000 new saplings yesterday, marking a significant step towards a more environmentally friendly and livable educational environment.
Collaborative Effort for a Greener Campus
The planting event was a joint initiative between AYBÜ and the Tez Koop-İş Union, with additional support from the Çubuk Municipality. The program aimed to enrich the campus’s natural landscape and provide a healthier atmosphere for the university community.
Statements from Key Figures
AYBÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Ali Cengiz Köseoğlu emphasized the university’s commitment to creating an eco-conscious campus. “As a university, we continue our efforts with the goal of an environmentally friendly and livable campus,” Köseoğlu stated during his speech at the event.
Haydar Özdemiroğlu, General President of the Tez Koop-İş Union, highlighted the long-term benefits of the newly planted saplings. “The trees planted here will be a breath of fresh air for our students,” Özdemiroğlu noted, adding that the area has been designated as a ‘honey forest’.
Çubuk Mayor Baki Demirbaş expressed the municipality’s satisfaction in contributing to the campus’s greening efforts, underscoring the importance of tree planting as an investment in future generations.
Who Participated in the Planting?
The saplings, consisting of linden and pine trees, were personally planted by Mayor Baki Demirbaş, Rector Ali Cengiz Köseoğlu, Haydar Özdemiroğlu, as well as numerous students and academics, symbolizing a collective commitment to environmental stewardship.
Impact on the Campus and Community
This initiative is expected to significantly enhance the ecological value of the Esenboğa Campus, offering students and faculty a more pleasant and natural setting for study and recreation. The ‘honey forest’ concept also suggests potential benefits for local biodiversity and beekeeping.
Future Environmental Initiatives
The successful planting of 2,000 saplings sets a precedent for future environmental projects at AYBÜ and within the Ankara region. It reflects a growing awareness and commitment among educational institutions and local governments to address environmental concerns and promote sustainable practices.
The event, held on April 7, 2026, reinforces the idea that collective action can lead to substantial positive changes in urban and educational landscapes, fostering a healthier planet for all.
Source: https://www.haberturk.com/yerel-haberler/ankara-haberleri/aybu-esenboga-kulliyesinde-2-bin-fidan-toprakla-bulusturuldu-41041078
