Tree Planting
Day, May 10, 2003
(Lamma
Forest Project, by ABLE Charity)
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the
lamma forest is growing...on saturday the 10th of may the lamma
community came out in force to take part in the ongoing reforestation
of the scenic hills of their island. it was good to see so many
families up on the hills and such an eclectic mix of people enjoying
the fresh easterly winds and the hot sunshine. most people were up
there for the first time and it was quite rewarding to see the delight
on their faces as the realization of how well the forest is doing and
the beauty of its location dawned on them.
as always the day had its challenges, and its heroes and finally the
reward of completing the task: all 500 trees safely tucked away in the
rich soil of their new home overlooking the scenic hills, valleys and
sea of lamma island.
all the trees planted were native hong kong trees rich in seeds,
flowers and fruits. indigenous species that will attract birds and
other wild life in the coming years. thanks to the efforts of lamma
people the total number of trees planted in the one area has climbed
to 15,500. we estimate another 10,000 trees can be planted in and
around the forest which stretches from po wah yuen in the south to pak
kok in the north and from tai ping in the east to the coast in the
west, covering some of the most picturesque scenes of our beautiful
island.
the species of trees (see below, click to enlarge) were selected by
experts from the kadoorie botanical farm and gardens to blend in with
the local ecology. we planted 50 trees from each species.
for ABLE CHARITY the challenge does not stop here. the trees need to
be cared for especially in their initial stages by watering them as
frequently as possible and that is quite a challenge as there is no
water up in the hills and the task requires walking up and down with
heavy water back packs... we will also be organizing forest
maintenance days which will include pruning, weeding and clean ups
etc...
and that is how the forest grows with love, vision and commitment.
Announcement poster
New green shoots (photo by Sandra Tobias)
Toby & Adam (photo by Sandra Tobias)
Toby, tree planting teacher
Planting trees since age 3
Trees...soon to come
Great fun for all the family!
INSTRUCTIONS: Dig hole, put in fertiliser...
grab a seedling...
place in hole...
fill up with soil, press down...
...a new baby tree!
More trees...coming soon!
Scenic views
Busy bees
Locals in action
A few years later
Impressive, isn't it?
Pine trees
Young arrivals
Any children lost in the bushes?
Dogs are smarter than people
Puppy II
Progress meeting
Official Mascot: Bryan, the Burmese python
Searching for more holes
Consultant
More trees for Lamma
Getting lost in the Forest?
Lamma families
"Did you find any Easter eggs?"
Tomorrow is Mother's Day!
Family council
Botany lesson for the youngsters
Men in Black, eh, White!
Another successful day!
Hog Plum
Thick-leafed Oak
Bamboo-leafed Oak
Pond Spice
Strawberry Tree
Myrobalan
Hance's Syzygium
Melia-leaved Evodia
Common Tutcheria
"Plant trees instead of killing people, for a Green Peace on earth" (secret code)
Family outing
Teabreak!
"Off to work we go"
Chairman with pick axe
Guiding the next generation
Helen in action
The way forwards
Water break
Teaching the next generation
Shouldering the watertank
Ready for the waterfight!
Where's the beach?
The Foreisters & the Flowers
Temporary headquarters
She planted the first tree in 1997
Nature's palette
The woods from the trees
Tireless seedling carrier
Strongman, carrying crate of seedlings
Mrs "I'm a rock star!", still not camping...
Getting down from the mountain
Where the Lamma Forest started
Pak Kok below, HK in the distance
Through the Lamma Forest
Exhausted Toby Förster ("forest keeper" in German)
the
lamma forest is growing...on saturday the 10th of may the lamma
community came out in force to take part in the ongoing reforestation
of the scenic hills of their island. it was good to see so many
families up on the hills and such an eclectic mix of people enjoying
the fresh easterly winds and the hot sunshine. most people were up
there for the first time and it was quite rewarding to see the delight
on their faces as the realization of how well the forest is doing and
the beauty of its location dawned on them.
