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Dear Cybergaokars on GoaNet,
Friday Balcao the fortnightly discussion event to be held on 11th July will feature the topic, Keeping Goa green - making tree plantation happen.
The Speaker at the Balcao will be Sandeep Azrencar, General Secretary of the Nisarga Nature Club. An ardent lover of nature, Mr.Azrencar has been associated with the Nature Club for the last ten years.
Nisarga Nature Club was founded in December 1992 with the mission to plant a million trees under the Programme 'Million trees in the new Millennium'. Since then it has partnered with numerous educational institutions, service clubs like the Rotary and Jaycees in a bid to accomplish their mission.
Besides this Nisarga has also intervened in Curca, Saligao and Tivim for the preservation and development of natural heritage. Nisarga has also worked closely with the Forest Dept and has undertaken a survey of private forests, a report of which has been submitted to the Conservator of Forests.
Nisarga has also set up to nurseries in Mapusa and Margao and provides plants to anyone who wants to engage in a tree plantation drive.
Sandeep Azrencar will share the experiences of the Nature Club in its tree plantation campaign during the last decade and the role of such campaigns to keep Goa green.
The Balcao will also discuss the role of Municipal Councils, Village Panchayats, Super School Complex, Housing Societies, Industrial Estates and Neighbourhood groups in undertaking tree plantation campaigns.
Those citizens wanting to contribute to the discussion at Friday Balcao are urged to attend the event while those who cannot attend the event may send their views and action plan suggestions by post to FRIDAY BALCAO Post Box 78, Mapusa 403 507 or by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Friday Balcao will be from 4pm to 6pm at the Goa Desc Resource Centre No.11 Liberty Apartments Feira Alta, Mapusa and is open to members of the public.
Those citizens who would like to receive the regular invitation to Friday Balcao and a one page synopsis of the fortnightly session can subscribe for the same by sending Rs.80/- to cover printing and mailing costs.
Interested citizens wanting more information on Friday Balcao can phone on 2252660
best wishes,
Lillian D'Costa
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