Mogale City Local Municipality (MCLM), together with other municipalities across Gauteng, will participate in the national Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s One Million Tree Planting Programme on September 24, aligned with National Arbour Month.

As part of this important greening initiative, each municipality has been allocated 7 600 trees, according to MCLM communications officer Refilwe Mahlangu.

“Mogale City is committed to planting its full allocation, particularly in areas with limited greenery such as townships and other underserved spaces. This campaign reflects our collective commitment to building a healthier, greener and more sustainable city for generations to come,” said Mahlangu.

“We are hereby calling on our broader community to join hands in making this initiative a success. Through this programme, businesses, NGOs, churches, schools, and community members are invited to participate by collecting trees and committing to plant them in homes, schools, places of worship, businesses and community spaces across our city. Every tree planted is a lasting investment in clean air, shade, biodiversity and the fight against climate change,” she added.

Why plant a tree?

Trees improve air quality and help combat climate change.

“They provide shade, reduce urban heat and save energy. They create habitats for birds and other species and add beauty and value to our neighbourhoods,” she said.

How to get involved:

To collect a tree, contact Musiiwa Raselabe on 011 951 2145 or via email at musiiwa.raselabe@mogalecity.gov.za. Requests must include the address where trees will be planted, as the municipality is required to monitor and support their growth.

“Together, one tree at a time, we can make a lasting difference,” Mahlangu concluded.