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Arbour Day – You say Arbor!

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Arbor Day
Arbour Day

The first day of Spring, 1 September 2011 is Arbour Day.

Arbor Day is a holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees. It originated in Nebraska City, Nebraska, in the United States in 1872. J. Sterling Morton is the founder of Arbor Day. The first Arbor Day was held on April 10, 1872, and an estimated 1 million trees were planted that day.

Many countries now observe it on various dates, depending on climate and suitable planting season, usually in the spring.

Arbour Day was celebrated from 1983 until 1999 in South Africa, when the national government extended it to National Arbour Week, which lasts from 1 to 7 September. Two trees, one common and one rare, are highlighted to increase public awareness of indigenous trees, while various “greening” activities are undertaken by schools, businesses and other organizations.

More ‘excuses’ for taking time off work this year can be found here: Need an Excuse to Take Time off Work?

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