VILLAGERS of Saru and Abaca have been urged to plant more trees so it can benefit its future generation.
The Minister for Forests Osea Naiqamu while seaking at a consultation on the 30 Million trees in 15 years initiative, highlighted that given the seriousness of trying to address climate change, government has increased its tree planting target from 4 Million Trees in 4 Years” to “30 Million Trees in 15 Years”.
As part of its plans in achieving this target, Mr Naiqamu stated that they will begin with a target of 2million this year.
He stressed that the Ministry of Forest is committed in achieving this and has setup a plan in every division in order to achieve the 2million trees to be planted this year.
Mr Naiqmau also called on villagers to plant trees that can be traded for money in the long run so it would benefit them and stated that the Ministry of Forestry staff would be available for any assistance when needed
