The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will participate in a National Forest Week tree planting ceremony tomorrow (Wednesday, September 25) in celebration of National Tree Day.  The event is being held at Victoria Park, 34 Sudbury Street, St. John’s starting at 11:00 a.m.

National Tree Day is observed each year in September on the Wednesday of National Forest Week and serves as a celebration for all Canadians to appreciate the benefits that trees provide us.

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