Backsberg Greens Klapmuts

As part of Backsberg sequestering our carbon emissions we, together with Food and Trees for Africa, launched a greening project on Friday 20 April in the nearby Klapmuts community . Over 900 indigenous trees were distributed to local residents. My dad was overseas at the time so my mom, Jill (pictured left), headed up the day along with leaders from the community and local municipality. There was overwhelming support and enthusiasm from the Klapmuts community. The headmaster, Mr Frans, of the local Klapmuts school remarked that he never thought he would see people queueing for trees.

During the week in the run-up to the Friday there was a program of education where residents were informed about the various indigenous trees, methods of planting and ongoing maintenance.

Overall it was a very special day for all involved with the environment the ultimate winner.

SB