March 18, 2016: The Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, under the stewardship of its Forestry Division, cordially invites the media to its tree planting exercise, mini exhibition and walk in commemoration of the International Day of Forests on Monday 21st March, 2016, from 1:00 p.m., at the Ministry’s Forestry Division Office in Rio Claro.
The walk commences at 1:00 p.m. from the Ministry’s Forestry Division Office in Rio Claro to the Koskeros Panyard at the Rio Claro Junction.
Established by resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on November 28, 2012, the International Day of Forests – observed annually on March 21st since 2013 – is commemorated through various events which celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests and trees outside forests, for the benefit of current and future generations.
Senator the Honourable Clarence Rambharat, Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries will deliver the Feature Address at the commemorative event which will be attended by students and residents of the Rio Claro area.
Your presence and coverage of this event will therefore, be greatly appreciated.
Event: Ministry’s Commemoration of the International Day of Forests
Date: Monday 21st March, 2016
Venue: Ministry’s Forestry Office, Naparima Mayaro Road, Rio Claro
Time: 1:00 p.m.
For further information please contact:
The Corporate Communications Unit
Ministry of Agriculture, Land & Fisheries
868- 622-1221 Ext. 1167