Development Bank of Seychelles Commemorates 44th Anniversary by Planting Trees in Morne Seychellois National Park

In partnership with Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority (SPGA), the Development Bank of Seychelles (DBS) has added 125 endemic plants in the National Park. The event attended by 15 DBS staff took place on Monday 14th February at Sans Soucis in commemoration of the bank’s 44th anniversary. The Bwadnat plants will surely add to the biodiversity of the park, help in combatting climate change, provide habitats to many species and other additional ecological benefits to the country. It is important to note that this is the third tree-planting activity which DBS has been a part of. SPGA is happy to welcome the assistance of one of the oldest established financial institutions in Seychelles to contribute towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals 13 and 14, Which is to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts, as well as to protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, and sustainably managing our forests. A spokesperson from DBS states “DBS is a long standing partner in the sustainable development of our beautiful country and an important part of Seychelles’ prosperity is rooted in our unique nature. This is one way for DBS to give back to the community”.

It was a fun day for both teams, more so for the bank employees who are more familiar to being in an office environment. The activity went well and according to plan. Besides making a direct contribution towards conservation, the bank also donated several hand tools (machetes, rakes, hand spades) to SPGA so that it can continue the good work of maintaining the forest plantations. SPGA thanks DBS for the generous donation and noble contribution. The authority further urges the bank employees to follow progress of their trees.

One of SPGA’s mandates is to raise awareness on conservation matters and getting the public involved in such hands-on activities like tree planting. This is the best means to getting public support for protection of the environment. The authority regularly organizes such events with various groups, both locals and internationals and across all its sites, from gardens to national parks and all over the county, from Mahe to Curieuse and La Digue.

Congratulations to DBS on this important occasion, and may the organisation’s success continue over the years. SPGA counts on your participation for similar events in the future.