Trees for Survival
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Trees for Survival was started by Pakuranga Rotary in 1991 and is now operational in more than 125 schools throughout New Zealand. Around 1.5 million trees have been planted since inception.
Trees for Survival involves students raising native tree seedlings in a plant growing unit at their school and planting them on ‘at risk’ land where they will prevent erosion, improve water quality, increase biodiversity, renew a natural resource and increase the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
All Rotary clubs, and their allocated schools are encouraged to become active supporters of Trees for Survival which is a key aspect of any Rotary Club’s Environmen¬t Committee.
• Schools apply to Trees for Survival School, to join the programme.
• The school locates a sponsor to fund a plant growing unit. This is often a partnership between a Rotary Club, a local business, and the school. The initial cost is $5000 (+gst)
• There is an ongoing annual fee of $690 (+gst) which pays for the inputs to the unit, and for field officer support.
• Planting sites are located on “at risk” catchments.
• An annual planting day occurs, and the native trees are planted – the highlight of the year for Trees for Survival students.
• The school locates a sponsor to fund a plant growing unit. This is often a partnership between a Rotary Club, a local business, and the school. The initial cost is $5000 (+gst)
• There is an ongoing annual fee of $690 (+gst) which pays for the inputs to the unit, and for field officer support.
• Planting sites are located on “at risk” catchments.
• An annual planting day occurs, and the native trees are planted – the highlight of the year for Trees for Survival students.
For further information:
Roger Milne
National Manager
021 636 601
roger@tfsnz.org.nz Graeme Houston
Trees for Survival Board Chair
021 955 338
main.event@xtra.co.nz
Peter Wilcock of Papakura Rotary says” this is the best Rotary programme of them all” !
High praise indeed!