National Airline Fiji Airways has today marked International Day of Forests by planting the first trees of its Every Take‑off One Tree initiative.
The management and staff of Fiji Airways teamed up with Fiji Hardwood Corporation Limited, and planted the first batch of trees in the airline's latest environmental conservation project.
The plantation is located in Votualevu in Nadi.
The project, which was launched at Fiji Airways' 65th year celebrations last September, commits to plant one tree for every international take‑off from Nadi International Airport.
With approximately 2000 departures from its main Nadi hub each year, the airline will be holding planting activities every quarter, in which staff will plant 500 trees.
Fiji Airways Managing Director and CEO Andre Viljoen says that they fly over a million people every year to our home, Fiji.
He adds that a big part of its attraction is its pristine and unspoiled natural environment.
Viljeon says that as the country's flag carrier, they see it as their duty to protect and promote the conservation of our country's flora and fauna, as well as make every effort to mitigate the impact of their operations.
He says that these trees will not to be harvested and will remain for the benefit of future generations.
