Arbor Day

“Each generation takes the Earth as trustees. We ought to bequeath to posterity as many forests and orchards as we have exhausted and consumed” - J. Sterling Morton
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“ Together, Re-vegetate &  Educate to E...

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Arbor Day Around The World
  • Barbados celebrates Arbor Day on September 22
  •  Australia celebrates Arbor Day is in June
  •  Brazil celebrates Arbor Day on September 21
  • In Canada, Maple Leaf Day falls on the last Wednesday...
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Arbor Day Logo

The logo of the annual Barbados Arbor Day celebrations was designed by Heraldic Artist, Ms. Anne Rudder in 1997. Ms. Rudder incorporated historical research of the Silver Notarial Seal (Public Notarial Seal) of Barbados. This seal was believed to be in use prior to 1660 and displays several...

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National Arbor Day (Barbados)

 The earliest records in Barbados however, report the first local celebration on the island on November 09, 1907 & November 09, 1908, the days set apart for the celebration of His Majesty’s birthday.

On July 08, 1907 Government passed the Preservation of Trees Act –...

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The History of Arbor Day

National Arbor Day is an annual event in Barbados, held on September 22nd, to encourage persons to plant trees. On January 04, 1872, Sterling Morton first proposed a tree planting holiday to be called Arbor Day at a meeting of the State Board of Agriculture.

The date was set for April 10...

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Our Social Commitment..

The National Conservation Commission is committed to adding social value in all its endeavors. We are of the firm belief, that the growth of any nation is dependent on the growth of the society as a whole. Ensuring that a nation’s recreational requirements are met is of primary concern, especially in a hectic work environment. The Commission’s social commitment to the Barbadian community is well established and its mandate in this regard is wide and varied.