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The Makhzoumi Foundation donated 275 bitter orange (“Bou Sfeir”) saplings from its nursery to the City of Byblos, in collaboration with the Human Environmental Association for Development (HEAD), as part of the reforestation campaign launched by the Byblos Municipality on May 16 in the presence of the President of the Municipality Dr. Joseph Chami.
The initiative brought together members of the municipal council, HEAD representatives, and scouts from the Cedar Scouts Association in a tree-planting activity that started at the Sports Cycling Track Park and extended to surrounding areas.
Dr. Chami praised the collaboration between the municipality, civil society organizations, and supporting entities in promoting sustainable environmental initiatives and encouraging community engagement in environmental protection.
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275 plants for the city of Jbeil
The Makhzoumi Foundation provided 275 safflower seedlings produced by its own nursery to the city of Jbeil, in cooperation with the Ensan Association for Environment and Development. These plants were planted in the city of Jbeil, as part of the afforestation campaign launched by the Jbeil-Byblos municipality, in the presence of its president, Dr. Joseph Al-Shami, on Saturday, May 16. The Foundation participated in this environmental day alongside members of the municipal council, members of the Ensan Association for Environment and Development (HEAD), the Cedar Scouts Association, the Wardiya Regiment – Jbeil, and the Saint-Jean-Marc Regiment – Jbeil.
The afforestation process began from the bicycle track park, and included its surroundings. Dr. Al-Shami highlighted the work of the Makhzoumi Foundation and the HEAD Association, and stressed “the importance of cooperation between the municipality, civil society institutions and supporting bodies in launching sustainable environmental initiatives that contribute to protecting nature and encourage citizens to engage in purposeful environmental activities.”
