1,600 trees planted in a joint initiative by Parks Malta and Puttinu Cares
A total of 1,600 trees and shrubs were planted in a joint initiative between Parks Malta and Puttinu Cares.
The trees and bushes, financed by Parks Malta, were planted in return for every €300 or more that the public gives to Puttinu Cares. The initiative was launched in April to help raise funds for Puttinu Cares.
Parks Malta invested €35,000 in return. The trees and bushes are being planted in Mosta and Birżebbuġa, in two selected open spaces that the Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise is decorating for the enjoyment of the public.
Each tree will carry a label, commemorating the memory of a patient or the organization that made the donation. The preparatory work by Parks Malta included data collection for each tree so that the benefactors could virtually monitor the progress of their tree through a geotagging system.
Saluting the work of the late Victor Calvagna with Puttinu Cares, the first tree as part of this initiative was planted in Calvagna’s memory.
“It is admirable to see the public sector and voluntary organizations come together for such a noble cause. Puttinu carries out invaluable work with patients and their families in the most difficult times, and, through Parks Malta, we wanted to support their work as well”, said Parks Minister Miriam Dalli.
“The initiative helped to make our spaces ecological and at the same time collect donations for Putin”, she said. The Minister also encouraged the public to continue supporting Puttinu Cares during the Christmas period.
The Director General of Parks Malta Adrian Attard reiterated the agency’s commitment.
“As Parks Malta, our aim is to continue working and collaborating on similar initiatives to contribute towards a better environment for our society”, said Attard.
Meanwhile, the CEO of Puttinu Cares Rennie Zerafa thanked Parks Malta for the collaboration, which allowed the memory of a loved one to live symbolically through a planted tree.
Also present were Calvagna’s family and the Mosta Local Council.
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