National tree planting day initiative launched

Minister of Agriculture Noel Holder (right) at the launching of the initiative (Ministry of Agriculture photo)

Agriculture Minister Noel Holder yesterday launched the National Tree Planting Day initiative in the Ministry of Agriculture Boardroom.

“The Government of Guyana has decided as a general policy to promote the development of a Green Economy as such, October 3rd 2015 will be designated as National Tree Planting day to promote a green environment in Guyana. The exercise will be spearheaded by His Excellency Brigadier (ret’d) David Granger,” Holder said,