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The business community of the island has pledged their support to the project of planting one million trees throughout the country on the occasion of the national tree planting day falling due on October 15 under the patronage of the Minister A.H.M. Fowzie launched by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.

A spokesman from the Environment and Natural sources said that it sought the support of the private sector to plant trees in business environments and factory premises. He said this programme would provide income for the people and added plans are under way to replace pynus trees in hilly areas of the country with trees suitable for those areas.

"Action has also been taken to plant trees in river valleys like Randenigala and Mahiyangana," he said.

"Plants will be issued to every one free of charge. Every student will be in charge of ten plants for five years. Identity cards will be issued to cards will be given to such students and family members to allow them free access to enter the zoo, Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage and botanical gardens.

(http://www.dailymirror.lk/2004/09/25/news/6.asp)