International Day for the Preservation of Ozone Layer (16 September 2010)

 

“Many South Africa businesses are beginning to embrace the benefits of planting and conserving trees, offsetting carbon emissions and greening, whilst simultaneously improving our overall quality of life and ultimately changing our environment. Audi SA is celebrating Arbor Month through the planting of 1450 trees in Olievenhoutbosch and Atteridgeville.” Read the FTFA media release.

This was yet another Audi Arbor Month event for 2010 which took place on the 16th September. This day is known as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. 350 trees were distributed to the residents of Olievenhoutbosch.

This event started very well. The residents of Extension 37 responded to the tree distribution event invitation by FTFA. The programme Director for this event was Mr. Lucky Xaba. Ms. Ntomboxolo, a well known CBE is in Olievenhoutbosch welcomed everyone who was present. “We can make a difference!” Shouted Ntomboxolo. “Olievenhoutbosch needs its people to promote healthy living standard.” She continued.

Our Committed guest who had been present in almost all of the Audi events spoke about the way in which the trees need to be taken care of. “We need to love our trees the same way we love our children.” She said.

Mr. Solomon Mondlane came in as a speaker for FTFA. He took us through the FTFA programmes and the years they have been involved in planting trees. “More than 4 million trees had been planted nationally.” He said.

Ntomboxolo applauded the residents of Olievenhoutbosch, extension 37 for coming in numbers to collect their trees. “Go plant your trees, and remember that Audi South Africa sells the best cars worldwide.” She said.

Mr. Mondlane proudly planted a tree in the nearby house in front of the residents. The residents queued for their trees. We had more people than the number of trees which were distributed. This event attracted the beeld newspaper.

Everything went well in our event.