NCC Soliciting Public Assistance
Trees whether they are in urban and suburban environments are important assets. The National Conservation Commission by virtue of its mandate and through the efforts of its Field Services Department, National Arbor Day and Reforestation programms has been one of the main advocates for the maintenance and planting of trees island wide. The Commission recognises the value of trees and in so doing acknowledge some of the numerous values of these assets as being that they:
- Contribute to the amenity & aesthetics of an area and to the well-being of both residents and visitors
- Provide a source of food and shelter for birds, animals and other micro-organisms
- Remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it as carbon
- Contribute to economic reward
Following the passing of Tropical Storm Tomas, there is evidence of widespread damage and destruction to trees across the island. The Commission is therefore seeking to develop a plan for their replacement and wishes to solicit the assistance of the general public in determining the location of these fallen or damaged trees to facilitate the aforementioned exercise.
The public is invited to submit the following information via e-mail (ncc@caribsurf.com) or it may be delivered in a sealed envelope addressed to The General Manager, National Conservation Commission, Codrington House, St. Michael.
Name of the tree: Local name (Botanical name if known)
Location: Address (Private land or Crown)
Owner’s name & contact information
Photographs (indicating the location of the tree)
The Commission appreciates the publics’ consideration and cooperation in contributing to the success of this initiative.
