Remember to water your trees once they have been planted. You can sponsor trees for those less fortunate to plant. You can learn about trees and tell your friends and family about their importance in our lives. How to plant and care for trees Planting trees to remember our heroes Trees also play another role in our lives. Throughout history people have planted trees in memory of those we have lost.
Trees can serve as a living memory to people who have contributed to our society.
During Arbor Week 1999 celebrations, the Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry, Mr Ronnie Kasrils, started a three-year project dedicating trees to those who lost their lives in the struggle against apartheid. Trees have been planted and more will be planted all over the country as memorials to our people who gave their lives for a free society. Discuss this issue in your community. It is easy to plant a tree in memory on a loved one. Please don't forget to look after the tree.