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Skills Development Presentation On February 25
The Garden Club of Bermuda will be hosting a public presentation of the Skills Development Program on Monday, February 25th at 6.00pm at The Cathedral Hall on Church Street. A spokesperson said, “It goes without saying that The Garden Club of Bermuda has a fundamental interest in horticulture. We are a local charity, almost 100 years old, and we have... Read more of this article
City Advisory: Tree Removal On Elliott Street
The City of Hamilton is advising the public that it will be removing three Mahogany trees on Elliott Street due to root systems that have adversely affected City sidewalks, roadways, as well as private properties. Parks Superintendent, Steven DeSilva, said of the removal, “The City has a Street Tree Policy in place that outlines our commitment to... Read more of this article
Pembroke Rotary Club Plants A Yellowood
Ian H. S. Riseley is the President of Rotary International for 2017-18, and as part of his theme of “Rotary: Making a Difference in 2017-18,” he has challenged all 1.2 million Rotary members around the world to plant a tree before Earth Day on April 22. In response to President Riseley’s challenge, the Pembroke Rotary Club recently partnered with... Read more of this article
Bacardi & Idaho State Liquor Board Plant Trees
Bermuda-headquartered Bacardi knows that the seeds of today will bear the fruits of tomorrow, so for the third year, the drinks company ran its “Buy-a-Bottle-Plant-a-Tree” campaign to restore forests in Idaho. In partnership with American Forests and with support from the Idaho State Liquor Board, more than 93,000 trees have been planted in in... Read more of this article
Photos: HRH Princess Royal’s Visit To Bermuda
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence attended a tree-planting at Government House yesterday morning [June 25] while also attending a reception ceremony. After the ceremony, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Christ Church Warwick. She was escorted into and out of the church by Rev. Alistair Bennett. Her... Read more of this article
Selley Completes Arboricultural Training In Wales
After completing an intensive eight week C&G/NPTC training programme in arboricultural practices with ProClimber Training in South Wales, Curt Selley has returned to the Brown & Company Ltd tree unit. Martin Brown said, “We are pleased to welcome Curt Selley back to the island and the company. Curt has just returned having completed an... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Tree Moved At City Hall Car Park
The City Hall car park in Hamilton is closed to the public this weekend, as trees are being moved from the centre and relocated to the north corners of the car park. In advising of the parking lot’s weekend closure, the City previously said, “Two trees are being removed from the centre and relocated to the two north corners of the car park.... Read more of this article
Yellowwood Trees Planted In Paget For Earth Day
To celebrate Earth Day and kick off its Occupational Health, Safety & Environment Week, BELCO has sponsored the planting of two rare, native Yellowwood trees on the Audubon Society’s Alfred Blackburn Smith Nature Reserve in Paget. Jessica McClure, Manager of Occupational Health, Safety & Environment at BELCO said, “We wish to support the... Read more of this article
Tree Planting Held To Mark 2016 Earth Day
Health, Seniors and Environment Minister Jeanne Atherden today [April 22] planted an Olivewood tree in the Arboretum in commemoration of Earth Day. Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, and events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970, and is now recognised in more than... Read more of this article
Clarien Marks Earth Day With Sapling Donations
In celebration of Earth Day, Clarien Bank is donating three hundred native and endemic Bermuda Cedar, Palmetto, Olive Wood and Bay Grape saplings to clients and residents on Friday, April 22. The community sapling event was held on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 20 and 21 by plantings of saplings at Elliot Primary and Victor Scott Primary to help make... Read more of this article
CoH Praised For Efforts To Save Tamarind Tree
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] have praised the Corporation of Hamilton for their “amazing efforts” to preserve the Tamarind tree in Hamilton, which was damaged by Hurricane Fay. BEST said said, “For those who have walked through or past Victoria Park in the last few months, you will have seen the Corporation... Read more of this article
Brown And Company Ltd. Welcome Dale Toms
Brown and Company Ltd. has welcomed Dale Toms to their management team as thenew Arboricultural Manager. “Dale has been in the tree care industry since 1994. He is a City and Guilds/NPTC qualified arborist and is passionate about delivering high quality tree care and customer service to all our customers,” the company said. “Before... Read more of this article
Ministry: Trimming Overhanging Trees & Hedges
The Ministry of Public Works is reminding the public that owners of property adjacent to a road are responsible for trimming back overhanging trees and hedges on their properties to stop vegetation from projecting into the road or sidewalk. “Overhanging trees and hedges can cause safety hazards to road users including obstructed visibility, injury... Read more of this article
Local Company Featured In Tree Care Magazine
Brown and Company Ltd. has been featured in the June issue of the Tree Care Industry Magazine in the Accredited Company Profile The magazine is the official publication of the Tree Care Industry Association in the USA and has a circulation of approximately 24,000. The article can be accessed here. The Tree Care Industry Association [formally the National... Read more of this article
Resident & MP Remove Trees Hanging In Road
After seeing a vehicle drive over the line to avoid overhanging trees on St David’s Road, area resident and business owner David Roque made calls to express his safety concerns, and after he was unsuccessful in getting the trees cut, Mr Roque took matters into his own hands and went out yesterday [April 29] and cut the trees himself. Mr Roque... Read more of this article
Clarien Donates 300 Saplings For Earth Day
Three hundred native and endemic Bermuda Cedar, Palmetto, Olive Wood, Yellowood and Bay Grape saplings were donated in today’s [Apr 22] Clarien Bank Earth Day sapling donation to the community. The saplings were offered on a first come, first served basis from 11.00am to 2.00pm. Full advice was provided to customers and residents on how to safely... Read more of this article
