Broadacres receives indigenous trees
FOURWAYS– Broadacres Academy head master, Dylan Cavanagh said the school was happy to receive indigenous plants instead of exotic plants.
A local landscaping company KC Landscaping and security solutions business SheerGuard donated indigenous trees to Broadacres Academy on October 22.
Founder of KC Landscaping, Karen Cox said planting indigenous trees at schools could help the younger generation understand the importance of indigenous trees. “South Africa is a water-scarce country and planting trees that consume less water can help preserve water,” Cox said.
“The school grows only indigenous trees in its garden which is something that needs to be encouraged. This will also help children learn and understand the importance of planting indigenous trees. My company also helps clean the streets in and around Broadacres.”
Chief operating officer at SheerGuard, Leandra Neuwenhuys said, “With our stunning South African climate, our homes are designed around sunlight and the beautiful views combined with merging indoor and outdoor spaces.
“We thought that it was only apt to celebrate spring and National Arbour Week [first week in September] by giving away indigenous trees… as well as creating awareness for the need to plant and maintain indigenous trees throughout South Africa. We want to make a difference in the lives of South Africans and to keep things green.”
Broadacres Academy headmaster, Dylan Cavanagh said, “We are very grateful to receive this gift… Besides providing shade, the donated trees will help teach children the importance of planting indigenous trees. Our school promotes planting of indigenous trees instead of exotic plants.”
