“Forests in Crisis: A Sustainable Solution”
Lecture Sponsored by the Newport Tree Society
The Newport Tree Society is pleased to welcome Florence Reed of Sustainable Harvest International, our guest speaker for this year’s lecture event. Sustainable Harvest International (SHI) addresses the tropical deforestation crisis by providing farmers with sustainable alternatives to slash-and-burn agriculture.
SHI assists local farmers, cooperatives, environmental organizations and indigenous groups in adopting sustainable land-use practices such as reforestation, agro-forestry and organic farming. These practices allow rural people to raise their standard of living while planting trees, rather than clearing forest.
Please join us in welcoming SHI Founder, Florence Reed, who will speak about SHI’s ongoing work.
Free admission and light refreshments. All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of our first Newport Tree Walk.
February 25, 2010
The Pell Center (Corner of Bellevue Ave & Ruggles Ave)
6 pm - Social hour/refreshments
7 pm - Lecture
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