The event, organized by Mergasor Technical Institute, was entitled “Protection of Tree Heritage in Kurdistan: The Barzan Region as a Case Study.” The program commenced with a welcoming address delivered by Dr. Talib Mohammed Sharif Omer, Dean of the Institute highlighted the significance of Climate Change and the role of academic Institutions in reducing the impact of climate change Climate Change on Trees.




































Subsequently, Prof. Idris Mohammed Tahir Harki, President of Erbil Polytechnic University, and Mr. Hakim Tele, Deputy Supervisor of the Soran Independent Administration, delivered speeches highlighting the historical, environmental, and cultural significance of trees in Kurdistan, with particular emphasis on the Barzan region.
This was followed by the scientific panel discussion entitled “Protection of Forest Heritage in Kurdistan: The Barzan Region as a Case Study.” The panel was moderated by Mr. Abdulrahman Ali Mohammed, an expert in public policy formulation and strategic planning. The panelists included Prof. Hadar Sayed Faizi, Head of the Department of Environment at the University of Duhok; Dr. Hardi Kakakhan Aula, Lecturer at the College of Agriculture, Salahaddin University; and Mr. Fakhr Mullah Ali.
In addition to the academic discussions, the program featured poetic contributions. Poet Hazim Blayi recited two of his own poems, followed by a recitation of a poem by the renowned artist Kazim Koyi, presented by Ivan Sardar, a student from the Nursing Department at Mergasor Technical Institute.
The event concluded with the presentation of certificates of appreciation to the panel moderator and panelists, in recognition of their valuable contributions.









