The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, through its Forestry Division and in partnership with the Environmental Management Authority (EMA), today commemorated World Environment Day 2026 with a tree-planting initiative at the St. Michael Agro Forestry Hillside Station, reaffirming its commitment to environmental stewardship, ecosystem restoration and national climate resilience.

Among those participating in the initiative were Senator the Honourable Ravi Ratiram, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries; The Honourable Roger Alexander, Minister of Homeland Security and Member of Parliament for Tunapuna; Ms. Michelle Anne Thomas, Permanent Secretary (Ag.) in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries; Mr. Doolar Ramlal, Chairman of the Environmental Management Authority; Dr. Joth Singh, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Environmental Management Authority; and Mr. Ameer Roopnarinesingh, Acting Conservator of Forests.

A total of 156 trees, including Cedar, Mahogany, Cypre, Chennet, Pommerac, Avocado, Caimet and Jabuticaba were planted during the exercise. The species were selected for their ecological value and capacity to support carbon sequestration, biodiversity enhancement, watershed protection and long-term ecosystem resilience.