A tree for a child program launched

A tree for a child program launched

BOGOR (JP): The start of a nationwide regreening campaign
involving hotels was marked with a tree planting ceremony at
Bogor Botanical Gardens here on Wednesday.

A government representative and member of the expert staff of
the state minister of the environment, Sudarsono, said the
campaign was aimed at increasing awareness of environmental
conservation among the business community and providing funds for
the education of destitute children.

The program, called "A tree for a child", is sponsored by the
Accor hotel chain in Indonesia.

Accor operational director Gerard Guillouet said the hotel
chain, one of the International Hotels Environment Initiatives
(IHEI) founders, had planted quickly growing trees for sale.
Funds for the education of poor children are also being raised
through the sales of recycled merchandise. (21)