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The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA) and the National Tourist Board (NTB) have recently planted trees along Lumley-Aberdeen Beach in Freetown to improve this popular tourist destination.
This initiative was part of the Environmental Awareness for Eco-Tourism Month in July, as part of the broader Tourism for All Campaign.
The tree-planting activity was led by Tamba S. Bundor, Senior Tourist Officer and Team Lead for Eco-Tourism Awareness Month, along with NTB’s Deputy General Manager Jeffery Moijweh and Product Development Manager Umaru Woody. The event also received participation from other MTCA and NTB staff, as well as beach combers and marshals.
Tamba S. Bundor commended Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Nabeela Tunis for her leadership and commitment to the cause. He expressed gratitude to the beach combers and marshals for their support and encouraged them to care for the newly planted trees to ensure their healthy growth.
Umaru Woody emphasized the importance of trees for human existence and their aesthetic appeal. He pointed out that the newly planted trees will help beautify the beach and play a role in mitigating climate change.
Tree planting is considered to be one of the most engaging and environmentally friendly activities that people can participate in to improve the environment.
For thousands of years, trees have been used to combat climate change, and they are essential for sustaining life on Earth. Trees offer both short-term and long-term benefits and contribute to the well-being of the environment in various ways. They improve air quality, help regulate heavy rains, reduce flooding, provide shade, and sequester carbon from the atmosphere.
Trees benefit not only the local environment but the entire planet, from sea life to people across the globe. Planting a tree not only benefits the local community but also helps address global challenges such as carbon sequestration.
