At its Provincial Standing Committee, ACSA passed a resolution pledging support for the Anglican Communion Forest
RESOLUTION ON THE COMMUNION FOREST
Noting that the Communion Forest was launched at the Lambeth Conference
The high levels of land degradation in Southern Africa
The importance of creating green spaces in order to:
- Create shade especially as we will suffer increased temperatures due to climate change
- Create green spaces for rest and recreation
increase biodiversity - Offset carbon emissions and reduce air pollution
This PSC pledges its support to the Communion Forest and requests each Diocese to:
- Commit to tree growing , not just planting – trees need to be watered and cared for
- Incorporating tree or plant growing as part of confirmation process
- Incorporate tree or plant growing as part of baptisms, marriages, funerals, patronal festivals, conferences and other events
Proposer: Bishop Vicentia Kgabe Lesotho
Seconder: Rev Nitano Muller False Bay
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Several Dioceses have already launched the Communion Forest, in this picture we see the Diocese of Mthatha Youth Executive planting palm trees at their Diocesan Youth Conference
