A group of environmental and community leaders from the 15 municipalities of La Guajira, They will be in charge of planting 50.000 plants, el 12 October 2013, date on which International Tree Day will be celebrated. The activity is led by Corpoguajira, within the framework of programming 30 years of the entity.

The trees, that correspond to fruit and native species, They will be planted with the technical advice of the Corporation; Through this action, the environmental authority supports the national carbon footprint mitigation strategy., Additionally, the great reforestation day contributes to mitigating the effects of global warming in this area of ​​the country..

Plantings will take place on 12 and 19 October 2013, as follows:

– 12 October: Riohacha, Maicao, Uribia, Manaure, Albania and Hatonuevo.

– 19 October: La Jagua del Pilar, Urumi, Villanueva, El Molino, San Juan del Cesar, Fonseca, Distracción, Barrancas and Dibulla.

The activities will start from the 8:00 am, and have the advice and support of Corpoguajira.

The reforestation day is supported by Cerrejón, Geceli by, Pacific Rubiales, Peninsula waters, Aså, Social Management Division of Cerrejón, Chevron, National Army, National Police, Red Together, University veedurías, Colba, Community Action Boards, leaders, environmental promoters, among other entities that have articulated work with the Corporation to contribute to a more prosperous and sustainable Guajira.

The celebration of Arbor Day was instituted in 1969 by the World Forestry Congress, in Rome. On that date it seeks to highlight the importance of trees in the life of planet Earth, Ecosystem, flora, wildlife and humans.