Western is one of 12 schools that is taking part with the tree planting taking place their last Thursday. Approximately 500 native trees and shrubs were planted in the far western sections of the property near where natural pond areas area. Western teacher Mike Goodchild, a former ERCA employee, got the school involved and said this was the first phase of the project with more planned for subsequent years. Goodchild said the area could become a nice nature preserve for area wildlife. Local...

Its design and inspiration have been drawn from the work of one of the 20th century's most important gardeners, the German plantsman and nurseryman Karl Foerster, who has the same iconic status in northern Europe as his English contemporary Gertrude Jekyll enjoys here. Its design and inspiration have been drawn from the work of one of the 20th century's most important gardeners, the German plantsman and nurseryman Karl Foerster, who has the same iconic status in northern Europe as his...

The good news is that some of the damage could be slowed: An Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report estimates that forest preservation, tree planting and improved farming methods could offset 10 percent to 20 percent of the world's anticipated fuel emissions over the next 50 years. The good news is that some of the damage could be slowed: An Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report estimates that forest preservation, tree planting and improved farming methods could offset...

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Demands of construction test the limits of forestry May 18, 2007 By SLINDILE KHANYILE Durban - The forestry industry is battling to keep up with the demands of the country's construction boom that has pushed timber prices up and forced small players out of the market. Demands of construction test the limits of forestry May 18, 2007 By SLINDILE KHANYILE Durban - The forestry industry is battling to keep up with the demands of the country's construction boom that has pushed timber prices up...