More than 3,200 volunteers joined a major reforestation initiative in Prahova County, surpassing India’s previous Guinness World Record.
POIENARII BURCHII, Romania, November 7, 2026 — Romania has set a new Guinness World Record for the most people planting trees simultaneously, after 2,512 participants planted trees together in the village of Cărbunari, in Poienarii Burchii commune, Prahova County.
The record was achieved during the “Forest of Friendship” (Pădurea Prieteniei) initiative, organised by the Act for Tomorrow Association and Kaufland Romania, with support from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Forests. Guinness World Records representatives officially validated the achievement at the event.
The Romanian record surpasses the previous record of 2,055 participants, set in India in July 2025. More than 3,200 volunteers attended the Romanian event, bringing together citizens, students, public officials and representatives of businesses and educational institutions.
Following the record-setting attempt, volunteers continued planting as part of a wider target to establish a new forest with 35,000 saplings. The National Forest Administration, Romsilva, supported the initiative by providing trees and technical assistance.
Environment Minister Natalia Intotero praised the volunteers and organisers, describing the initiative as an example of collective responsibility for a cleaner and healthier environment.
Organisers said preparations had taken six months, highlighting the importance of cooperation between public authorities, businesses and local communities in expanding Romania’s green spaces.
