Kralendijk – last Friday November 23^rd, STINAPA celebrated the 10th tree planting festival (Festival di Planta Palu). Students of grade 5 of all the elementary schools, planted over 100 trees at the entrance of the Washington Slagbaai National Park.

Desiree Croes, coordinator of the Department of Nature and Environmental Education, opened with a welcome speech to the students. Students then sang the Festival di planta Palu song and prizes were awarded to the winners of the drawing contest: ‘Draw your fantasy tree’.

After presentation of the prizes, the trees were planted by the students under the supervision of their teachers, STINAPA staff and also members of Echo Foundation. Wayaka Kibrahacha, Watakeli, Druif’i Laman, kalbas, Pal’i Sia, Kenepa, Shimaruku, Oliba and Hoba trees were planted all over the park entrance area. By planting these native trees, STINAPA is restoring the biodiversity in the Washington Slagbaai National Park.

STINAPA is very grateful to everyone who helped to make a success of this event. A special thanks goes to Kentucky Fried Chicken which sponsored gifts and also thanks to Echo Foundation and all the