The First Seven TreesOn 5 June 1977 Kenya marked World Environment Day with a tree planting ceremony in the Kamukunji Park in central Nairobi. Seven trees were planted in honour of seven people from different ethnic groups, who were leaders in their communities before the arrival of the British. They had resisted the colonial administration and fought for restoration of lands and political and economic freedom.
The Leaders commemorated were: Wangu wa Makeri Waiyaki wa Hinga Madam Ketilili Masaku Ngei Nabongo Mumia Ole Lenana Gor Mahia wuod Ogalo These seven trees formed the first 'green belt'. |
Wangari with seedling Photograph Green Belt Movement
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In Tottenham seven trees were planted in a ring over 400 years ago for reasons lost in time; the Seven Sisters area and the underground station are named after them. The seven trees have been replanted a number of times, always by seven sisters.
The Tottenham Trees logo, shown on the right, is a silhouette of the Bruce Castle Oak with the logo of the Charter for Trees, Woods and People launched in November 2017, on the 800th anniversary of the Royal Charter of the Forest. |
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