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VI marked World Environment Day with Sea Grape planting

- Hon Melvin M. Turnbull lauds initiative & highlighted need for environment & wildlife conservation
Assistant Environment Officer Ministry of Natural Resources & Labour Mr. Austin Freeman, Co-owner of Minnie’s Plants and Landscaping Mr. Steven Steer, Staff Member of Minnie’s Plants and Landscaping Mr. Denesh Ramasay. Photo: GIS/Lynda Varlack
Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) applauded the tree planting initiative and stressed the need to conserve the natural, precious assets of the Virgin Islands that comprise of animals, plants and other species. Photo: VINO/File
Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) applauded the tree planting initiative and stressed the need to conserve the natural, precious assets of the Virgin Islands that comprise of animals, plants and other species. Photo: VINO/File
LONG BAY BEACH, Beef Island, VI – The Virgin Islands marked World Environment Day, June 5, 2022, with a tree planting exercise of Sea Grape seedlings at the Long Bay Beach Beef Island.

The initiative was undertaken by Representatives from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour and Minnie’s Plants and Landscaping, where the Sea Grape seedlings were planted as part of a reforestation exercise.

Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) applauded the tree planting initiative and stressed the need to conserve the natural, precious assets of the Virgin Islands that comprise of animals, plants and other species.

 “Climate change is a global issue that affects areas that are located in tropical zones of the world the most. The state of our environment is falling day by day due to pollution and global warming. We must celebrate environment-friendly developments for a better future,” he said.

Seadlings expected to positively impact the island 

Meanwhile, Assistant Secretary in the Ministry, Ms. Lynda Varlack said the tree planting exercise would positively affect Long Bay Beef Island, “We are very pleased to have Minnie's Plants and Landscaping partnering with us on this activity,” she said.

“Not only have they graciously agreed to donate six 3-gallon sized trees to this effort, but they were on site to facilitate the planting of the trees so the trees can have the best chance of survival,” she added.

The tree planting exercise will serve as a test to observe how the Sea Grape seedlings will adjust in the near future to the change of environment.

They will be regularly watered and monitored for a period of three months by Beach Wardens to ensure that they successfully acclimate to their new environment.

7 Responses to “VI marked World Environment Day with Sea Grape planting”

  • My girl (11/06/2022, 13:59) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    isn't mangroves the best thing to plan in these situations?
  • lol (11/06/2022, 14:46) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    The cuban had us saving sharks now this one got us saving grape trees
  • do like thailand (11/06/2022, 14:56) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Plant ganja seeds all over the island
  • NOW NOW NOW (11/06/2022, 19:32) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    THE COUNTRY NEEDS ( AGRICULTURE ) , WOULDN'T IT BE A MORE CONSTRUCTIVE TO PLANT FRUIT AND VEGETABLE TREES , LIKE BREADFRUIT / PLANTAIN / BANANA / AVOCADO / PAPAYA / GOLDEN APPLE / TOMATO/ EGG ANT / ETC , AND THE DON'T NEED NO IMPORTED FERTILIZER WHICH ARE FILLED WITH * GMO * JUST A THOUGHT ????
  • guy hill (12/06/2022, 07:22) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    The environment of the Virgin Islands will play a big role in the future of the Virgin Islands. Calculate the future cost of ignoring it and hen seize the time to treat the environment with respect.


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