Forestry Department observes World Environment Day

Scores of persons were exposed to the Forestry Department and its work on Friday, June 4, 2010 when the agency participated in an expo marking World Environment Day. The Expo organised and staged by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) was held at Devon House in St. Andrew. Students and other persons from the general public visited the Forestry Department’s booth, where they received posters, brochures, and material about the agency and its programmes. Visitors were also able to purchase a number of seedlings that were also on sale at the expo. The Department also participated in tree planting activities staged by National Commercial Bank (NCB) branches at various primary schools across the island. The agency, which provided the seedlings, was involved in one of about 20 tree planting exercises, which focused on planting trees symbolising peace, prosperity, and hope. The bank also sought to promote environmental awareness through the day’s activities. Click on link below to view more:- FD World Environment Day NB: Preferably viewed in MS Internet Explorer 7 or later and Google Chrome. Adode Flash Player is needed to view picture slideshow. If you do not have it, you can download it at the following: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/   For further information: Contact: Public Relations and Corporate Communications Branch Forestry Department 173 Constant Spring Road Kingston 8, Jamaica Call: 924-2667/8; 578-7155 Facsimile: 924-2626 Email: fblack@forestry.gov.jm DISCLAIMER! The Forestry Department (Ministry of Agriculture, Goverment of Jamaica) will use its best endeavours to ensure that all news and information provided on this Web site (www.forestry.gov.jm) is accurate and current. However, The Forestry Department does not guarantee that all the information provided here is current and accurate and cannot be held responsible nor liable for any information provided here which proves to be inaccurate or outdated in any respect.