By Majona Jabesi

Mchinji, February 16, Mana: Young people under Mlatho Farms and Agri-Learning Hub have reaffirmed their commitment of restoring environment by planting 50,000 trees in Mchinji district.

Speaking on Sunday at Kangwele Primary School, the organization’s Founder, Daniel Chibwe, said the initiative is part of organization’s broader environmental programme, which seeks to integrate sustainable agriculture practices into the farmer's operations and contribute positively in combating climate change.

“We are dedicated to environmental sustainability, and planting trees is one of the most effective ways to combat the effects of climate change while improving the local ecosystem.

"And as you witnessed here, there is community members including chiefs, farmers and Parent Teachers Associations (PTA). We will be working together to make sure that every tree we planted today is able to survive," Chibwe said.

Senior chief Kangwele hailed Mlatho Farms Group for the initiative by highlighting that the gesture will help to restore nature.

"It is my role to make sure that these trees are protected. For those who have livestock, we are going to advise them not to feed them here", Chief Kangwele said.

Meanwhile, Linda Dula one of the Emerging Public Leaders fellow, commended the initiative and urged more youth to be involved in the fight against climate change through tree planting.

Mlatho Farm and Agri-Learning Hub, which planted 1,000 trees at Kangwele Primary School on the day, is expecting to plant trees in several other schools and places in Mchinji District by the end of this rainy season.