Over 100 trees planted at the CTC's annual forestry week

The annual forestry week of Ceylon Tobacco Company was held last month. During this week all employees, farmers, villagers of tobacco growing areas, forces and all government officials joined to plant over a thousand trees in their respective areas. This project organised by CTC has been in operation for over 15 years.

In addition to the afforestation block maintained by the Company, CTC believes in constantly encouraging people to plant a tree for a better tomorrow.

This project over the past years has proved to be a success with the participation of people of all walks of life.

This year too the forestry week, took place throughout the island with many activities including planting of trees, distribution of seedlings, vacancy filling and fertilising the existing plants. Some of the participants included AGA's, police, priests, villagers and company staff who participated in planting varieties including Indigenous medicinal plants, Mahogany, Neem, Jack, Kumbuk, Lime and Lemon.

In addition to this campaign Ceylon Tobacco maintains a forestry block of 1250 acres in the areas of Naula, Ududumbara, Haliella and Bowlana. These blocks have been termed as the best man made forests in Sri Lanka.

CTC's contribution to the environment has helped prevent soil erosion and enrich the soil whilst increasing the forest cover, which has contributed to the improvement of biodiversity.