Romania Sets a New World Record: 2,512 People Plant Trees Simultaneously

Romania has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest number of people planting trees simultaneously. On November 7, 2,512 volunteers planted ash saplings at the same time in the commune of Poienarii Burchii, Prahova County, as part of the "Forest of Friendship" (Pădurea Prieteniei) project, organized by the Act for Tomorrow Association and Kaufland Romania. The achievement was validated on-site by Guinness World Records adjudicator Richard Stenning, surpassing the previous world record of 2,055 participants, set in India in July 2025. To have the record officially recognized, each participant had to correctly plant one tree, following the established procedure and synchronization rules. The planting began simultaneously, upon the start signal, under the supervision of designated teams.

• Over 3,200 volunteers involved in the project

Beyond the officially recognized achievement, the "Forest of Friendship" project mobilized a total of over 3,200 volunteers from several cities, representing companies, non-governmental organizations, public institutions, and the local community. The initiative also saw the participation of students and professors from five universities, as well as pupils and teaching staff from three forestry high schools. According to the organizers, more than 4,000 people signed up within just two weeks of the call for participation being launched.

• Over 50 companies supported the initiative

The organization of the event involved more than 50 companies, which contributed resources, products, services, and teams of volunteers. Their support covered a wide range of activities-from site preparation and transportation to the provision of tools, equipment, and meals for the participants. The initiative also benefited from the support of the Ministry of Environment, Waters and Forests and the National Forest Administration - Romsilva, which provided the saplings, as well as from the collaboration of the Poienarii Burchii City Hall. Andrei Coşuleanu, president of the Act for Tomorrow Association, stated that the project required months of preparation and that the organizers' responsibility continues through the ongoing care of the newly planted forest.