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===="10,000 Trees" Environment Conservation Program==== | ===="10,000 Trees" Environment Conservation Program==== | ||
Inauguration Ceremony of Phase One of "10,000 Trees" Environment Conservation Program | The Inauguration Ceremony of Phase One of the "10,000 Trees" Environment Conservation Program, organized by the Maliyadeva Rover Crew of Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala, was held on 3rd December, 2015 at the Deduru Oya Reservoir Dam. The event was attended by 700 [[Scout]]s, [[Rover Scout]]s and [[Girl Guides]]. | ||
The Chief Guests at the ceremony were the Deputy Minister of Telecommunication and Digital Infrastructure, the [[Chief Scout]] Commissioner, and the Former Minister of Sports and Wildlife. Their presence added great importance to this significant program, which is related to the World Scout Environment Programme and Messengers of Peace. | |||
World Scout Environment Programme is designed to create an awareness of personal responsibility for the environment. "10,000 Trees" | The World Scout Environment Programme is designed to create an awareness of personal responsibility for the environment. The "10,000 Trees" Program is based on the principles and aims for environment education in Scouting. | ||
At the first stage 1,000 trees of Kumbuk (Terminalia Arjuna) and Mee (Madhuca Longifolia) were planted to initiate this worthy matter for Green World. The Project is carried out in 4 stages and completion of the project is proposed to implement on 3rd December, 2018. In the meantime there will be proper arrangements to observe, maintain and conserve the plants and its growth. | At the first stage 1,000 trees of Kumbuk (Terminalia Arjuna) and Mee (Madhuca Longifolia) were planted to initiate this worthy matter for Green World. The Project is carried out in 4 stages and completion of the project is proposed to implement on 3rd December, 2018. In the meantime there will be proper arrangements to observe, maintain and conserve the plants and its growth. | ||
Deduru Oya Reservoir is located in Kurunegala District. It will serve the lands in dry and intermediate zones of Kurunegala and Puttalam Districts, where the people are frequently suffering from water scarcity. | The Deduru Oya Reservoir is located in the Kurunegala District. It will serve the lands in the dry and intermediate zones of the Kurunegala and Puttalam Districts, where the people are frequently suffering from water scarcity. The benefits from the project will uplift the biodiversity values and natural condition of the Deduru Oya Reservoir and its surrounding areas, which are home to a number of endemic species of animals. These animals will be one of the main beneficiaries of this project. The planting will be completed in a three-year period, and hopefully, the area will receive more rainfall during these seasons, ensuring the trees' growth and survival. | ||
[[File:MOSA_BPDP.jpg|thumbnail|right|150px|"BP Day Program" Certificate]] | [[File:MOSA_BPDP.jpg|thumbnail|right|150px|"BP Day Program" Certificate]] | ||
[[File:Camp Gateway.jpg|thumbnail|right|200px|"9th National Scout Jamboree" Camp Gateway at Jaffna, Sri Lanka]] | [[File:Camp Gateway.jpg|thumbnail|right|200px|"9th National Scout Jamboree" Camp Gateway at Jaffna, Sri Lanka]] | ||
