City pledges 23 000 new trees to boost green spaces
The City of Ekurhuleni has launched its Arbor Month campaign in Dukathole, Germiston, pledging to plant 23 000 trees across the region as part of a nationwide effort to protect the environment.
The City of Ekurhuleni marked Arbor Month with a tree-planting ceremony in Dukathole, Germiston, on September 9.
The event was led by the MMC for Environmental Resources and Waste Management Services, Clr Leshaka Manamela.
To commemorate Arbor Month and promote environmental sustainability, the city has committed to planting 23 000 trees across Ekurhuleni.
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This initiative forms part of a broader national campaign, which aims to see one million trees planted throughout South Africa.
“Trees are essential for our environment. They not only beautify our surroundings and purify the air we breathe, but they also help prevent soil erosion and provide many other ecosystem benefits,” the city said in a statement.
The city emphasised that every tree planted contributes significantly to conservation efforts and helps reduce soil erosion, which could worsen during the approaching rainy season.
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Residents and community groups eager to participate in tree planting are encouraged to contact their ward councillors.
The city will provide trees free of charge to support local greening initiatives.
