Yellow and pink pouitrees are among theornamental varietybeing offered free ofcost by the ForestryDepartment. (PHOTO:BRYAN CUMMINGS)
September 30, 2014
FREE seedlings for tree planting day
GOVERNMENT is urging more people to plant trees across the island by offering seedlings of fruit, ornamental and hardwood trees either free or at a minimal cost in preparation for National Tree Planting Day, which is to be observed this Friday, October 3.
The seedlings are being distributed at the Forestry Department’s nurseries on Constant Spring Road, St Andrew; and in Williamsfield, Manchester as well as Moneague, St Ann. Distribution will also be done from the department’s offices in Catherine Hall, Montego Bay; Litchfield, Trelawny; Folly Road, Port Antonio, Portland and Coley, St Thomas.
The theme for National Tree Planting Day is ‘Adapting to climate change …Secure our future, plant a tree today’.
