Arbor Month  have started and the focus are yet again on the importance of trees. Trees are a key  tool in the fight against global warming in the world.  The national theme for Arbor Month 2010 is “Plant for the plant – grow green “. This theme wants to bring the following greening messages across to the nation  :

 Plant trees ,save our environment.

 One house , one  tree.

 Plant them today – save the future.

The trees  for this year are the fever - ,  butterfly - , wild gardenia and September bells trees.  The various  government departments , schools and communities are planting trees all over. The question  I  pose what happened after this trees are planted. This newly  planted trees normally faces vandalism ,theft and lack of care. Trees are just like humans it need  great  care , commitment  and love.  I would argue  if you plant a tree  you need to be responsible for that tree.  The commitment to the aftercare of your  tree is a commitment to saving the environment . Thus seeing your tree grow  up just like a kid  means everything  for nurturing life.  This commitment is lifelong and it will be a legacy for the next generations to come. “ More trees more life ,so more trees please……….. “

by Wilmot Arendse