The Greenhills Riverpark along Rietbok Steet will now provide more shade and greater habitat conservation for birds.
What was a joint effort between the AGS Children’s Home, members of the DA and Carryou Ministry saw 25 trees being planted on the day.
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Organiser of the event, Wendy de Klerk, said they also planted some palm trees to decorate the edges of where community members had mowed the grass.
“We thank the Afrikaanse Taal- en Kultuurvereniging (ATKV) for the donation of the young saplings and appeal to the community to protect them. Do not allow them to be removed and exploited for their wood,” said De Klerk.
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She added that the beauty at Riverpark is there for all to see.
“Everyone needs to contribute to the preservation of this natural treasure that’s available. Please use it only for walking and appreciating,” De Klerk appealed.