The Forestry Department has begun distribution of seedlings in support of Labour Day 2022 activities. Both individuals and groups are eligible to collect seedlings to plant trees which will count towards the Three Million Trees in Three Years, National Tree Planting Initiative. Seedlings may be collected at any of the Agency's nurseries from May 16 to June 3. Seedlings are also available by order only at our regional offices in Catherine Hall, St James and Folly, Portland between May 16 to May 25.
In addition, the Forestry Department will also be conducting distribution from Texaco locations around the island from May 19 to June 10, 2022. See the table below for the locations, dates and times of our visits.
NTPI/Texaco Cross Country Seedling Distribution Tour | |||
Date | Parish | Texaco Service Station | Additional Note |
May 19, 2022 | Portland + St Mary | Port Antonio/Annotto Bay | Labour Day Distribution |
May 20, 2022 | Kingston & St Andrew | 31 Constant Spring Road | Labour Day Distribution |
May 26, 2022 | Westmoreland + Hanover | Savanna-la-Mar/Lucea | Labour Day Distribution |
May 27, 2022 | St Elizabeth | Gutters | Labour Day Distribution |
June 3, 2022 | St Ann | St Ann's Bay | World Environment Day |
June 10, 2022 | Trelawny + St James | Falmouth + Barnett Street |
A list of available seedlings and terms is provided below. Please check with your available nursery to see if your chosen seedlings are in stock.