Community taught importance of trees

Lucky Xaba of Food & Trees for Africa said, “We organised this event so that we could hand over about 400 trees to the community to plant them in their homes. Planting trees is one sure way to counter the growing effects of climate change.”

Xaba planted a few trees and told the community about the importance of planting and looking after trees.

Running club Breakthru Midrand also donated fruit and shade trees to the Ivory Park residents. Duane Newman, chairperson of Breakthru Midrand and Leon Baker, also of Breakthru Midrand, handed over the trees on behalf of the club. Newman said, “We used the trees to offset the carbon footprint of our 15km road race that was held in July. Local businesses based in Midrand, Cova Advisory and Cafe Cova, also donated trees to make their businesses carbon neutral.”

Newman added, “It is an honour to be involved in this community project, and to see how the community appreciates the work done by Food & Trees for Africa.”

Bulelani Mthubisi of the anti-drug group Thiba Nyaope said, “It is important to plant trees in our communities, they benefit us with fruit and shade. Children must be taught while young the importance of planting trees and preserving nature.”