Director-General to lead Arbor Month Campaign closing event in Calitzdorp, Western Cape

The Director-General of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Nomfundo Tshabalala, will lead the closing event of the 2022 National Arbor Month campaign, on Friday, 30 September 2022, in Calitzdorp, Western Cape.

The National Arbor Month campaign is celebrated annually from 1 – 30 September. The campaign is aimed at sensitising South Africans about the need to conserve, protect and plant trees for environmental and human related ideals.

The theme for this year is “Forests and Sustainable Production and Consumption” and focuses on the sustainable development and management of forests in the country and outlines the interventions that will yield growth and investments through the Forestry Sector Master Plan. 

To close the 2022 National Arbor Month campaign, the Director-General will plant trees at the Calitzdorp Sports Field, visit a tree planting project at the Calitzdorp Water Treatment Plant, and a tree will also be planted at a senior citizens’ home.

Members of the media are invited to attend the event as per details below:

Date: 30 September 2022
Time: 09:30
Venue: Bergsig Library

To RSVP Contact:

Paul Sigutya
Cell: 072 921 4457

For media enquiries:

Zolile Nqayi
Cell: 082 898 6483