In celebration of Arbor Week 2025, Firgrove Primary School and Kwa-Faku Primary School in the Western Cape proudly participated in the One Million Trees Project — a national greening initiative led by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE).
The project set an ambitious goal: to plant one million trees in a single day on 24 September 2025, as part of the broader National Greening Programme, which aims to plant ten million trees over the next five years. Beyond increasing green cover, the initiative is designed to enhance urban spaces, mitigate the effects of climate change, improve food security through fruit and indigenous trees, and inspire community participation in environmental care.
At both schools, groups of enthusiastic learners worked side by side to plant a variety of trees on their grounds. Their efforts contribute directly to the national target while also nurturing a sense of responsibility and awareness about the role trees play in creating a healthier, more resilient environment.
Through this initiative, learners not only planted trees but also planted the seeds of collective responsibility — a reminder that caring for our planet begins with small actions that grow into lasting impact.