Lankem Agro launches nationwide tree planting campaign

Lankem Agro announced a transformative initiative to celebrate World Environment Day on June 5th, followed by a tree-planting programme.

This ambitious effort underscores Lankem Agro’s dedication to environmental stewardship and food security, aligning with its core values and long-term sustainability goals.

As part of this initiative, Lankem Agro will plant 1,500 trees across the country, including 1,300 jackfruit trees and 200 mango trees. These species were carefully selected for their substantial nutritional benefits and cultural importance, reflecting the company’s commitment to promoting sustainable and healthy food sources while assisting to improve food security in Sri Lanka. 

Furthermore, the programme is designed to address environmental concerns and support rural communities by providing valuable resources and education on sustainable agriculture.

The tree-planting initiative took place covering six areas of the country – Upcountry and North Western, North Central, North, East, Central and South. 

Apart from these areas, two tree-planting ceremonies happened at Lankem Head Office in Colombo 10 and Lankem Agro Factory in Pannala. 

Lankem Agro CEO, top management of Lankem Agro, Area Managers, Area Executives, Technical Sales Representatives and Area Field Officers of Lankem Agro and other distinguished guests including key representatives from Agriculture Department, Sri Lanka Police, local universities, Divisional Secretariat, Grama Niladhari officers and students graced these events. 

Currently, the world is witnessing severe environmental threats, manifested through changing climate patterns, reduced rainfall, and other adverse effects.One of the most significant concerns arising from these environmental changes is the threat to food security. With erratic weather patterns and decreasing rainfall, agricultural productivity is jeopardized, making it increasingly difficult to produce enough food to meet Sri Lanka’s needs.

In such a context, Lankem Agro has conceived this tree-planting program as a meaningful initiative that can contribute to addressing these challenges. This initiative will be rolled out island wide, particularly in rural areas. 

Nishantha Jayamanne, Chief Executive Officer of Lankem Agro, expressed that the World Environment Day tree planting programme is a significant step towards fostering environmental stewardship and enhancing food security in Sri Lanka.

“This initiative reflects our deep commitment to sustainability and dedication to supporting rural communities. By promoting tree planting, we directly contribute to combating climate change, enhancing biodiversity, and improving soil health, which are critical elements of our environmental strategy. We believe that by planting these trees, we are planting the seeds for a healthier, more sustainable future,” said Jayamanne.