National Parks, Rivers and Beaches Authority Embarks on Tree-Planting Initiative for the 260th Anniversary of the St. Vincent Botanical Gardens

As part of the year-long celebrations marking the 260th Anniversary of the St. Vincent Botanical Gardens, the National Parks, Rivers and Beaches Authority (NPRBA) has launched a meaningful and environmentally focused tree-planting initiative across St. Vincent.

This initiative underscores the Authority’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, biodiversity conservation, and community engagement. In recognition of this historic milestone, trees were planted at various schools and public sites throughout the island. 

Participating schools and locations included the St. Vincent Grammar School, Intermediate High School, C.W. Prescod Primary School, Kingstown Government School, St. Martin’s Secondary School, Barrouallie Anglican School, Barrouallie Secondary School, Langley Park Government School, Sandy Bay Secondary School, Westwood Primary School, Diamonds Government School, New Grounds Primary School, Greiggs Primary School, Lauders Primary School, and Spring Village Primary School. Tree-planting activities were also conducted at Bamboo Range, the Joseph Chatoyer National Park, and the Mt. Wynne Beach Facility.

Each site was carefully selected based on its community impact, educational value, and alignment with the Authority’s environmental stewardship priorities.

The program brought together key partners who share a vision for a greener, more climate-resilient St. Vincent and the Grenadines. NPRBA collaborated with
Zero Hunger Trust Fund and Forestry Department.

Together, these entities supported the distribution and planting of a variety of tree species, helping to expand green spaces, encourage environmental awareness, and foster a culture of conservation among young people and local communities.

This initiative not only celebrates the legacy of the Botanical Gardens, the oldest in the Western Hemisphere, but also ensures that future generations continue to enjoy a vibrant, flourishing natural environment.

The tree-planting exercise forms part of NPRBA’s broader mandate to protect and enhance the nation’s natural heritage, and it will continue throughout the anniversary period with additional community involvement and educational activities.