tree plant session
Over the weekend, we went tree planting in Furrow Road, close to Equestria in Pretoria East. It was the first “operation” by the newly formed Pretoria East Tree Huggers group. It was only a small start to get the ball rolling, but hopefully future tree planting sessions will be better supported.
The wetland area in Furrow Road, has been pretty solidly messed up by developers 
and residents alike. Used condoms, building rubble and general rubbish, makes it a bit of an eyesore. It is a pity, because it really is such a beautiful small piece of land, with the potential to be an urban animal haven. Between all the rubble and rubbish, I found this toad hiding.
People tend to miss the small things. Nature will always find a way as the saying goes.
Justin Bradfield - creator of the group on Facebook and the main driving force behind the tree planting initiative - has already planted about 55 trees in the area. Well done man! Recently Tshwane Metro also agreed to plant 21 more trees in the area. Once again thanks Justin!
If we can get people to just take some ownership of the areas they stay in, such a big difference can be made. Plant just one indigenous tree per month, pick up litter in your neigbourhood for just 5 minutes a week and you will be suprised at the improvement you will start seeing after a while.
