Channel NewsAsia 14 Apr 08;
SINGAPORE : In celebration of Earth Day - which falls on April 22 - 789 trees will be planted in various parks, nature reserves and park connectors during the next two weeks.
The trees will be planted by over 10 companies, schools and organisations.
Among the participating schools is Shuqun Primary, which will be planting 83 trees to mark its 83rd anniversary on Tuesday.
The Plant-A-Tree programme was organised by the Singapore Environment Council and the Garden City Fund to provide an avenue for Singaporeans to do their part for the environment.
To date, 690 trees have been planted by 13 organisations and individuals since the programme started in November 2007.
About 1,200 more trees are expected to be planted in the upcoming months. - CNA/ms
