“Green Base – One Plant for One Sailor” tree plantation programme commences in Northern Naval Command

Following the concept of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva to establish a Green-Blue environment, the tree plantation programme “Green Base – One Plant for One Sailor” commenced in the Northern Naval Command Headquarters today (01^st July 2019).

The event was presided over by Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kapila Samaraweera. Accordingly, he planted a sapling in the garden of his office premises and stressed the importance of the programme which has given an opportunity for all naval personnel to actively engage in sustainable tree plantation to promote environmental protection and green environment within naval premises in Northern Naval Command. The Area Commander also emphasized the importance of identifying best drought tolerant plants for the Northern Area considering the environmental conditions and weather pattern.

Commanding Officer SLNS Uththara and Heads of Departments in the area were also present on this occasion. Besides, under the visionary leadership of Commander of the Navy, a wide range of environmental friendly programmes have been initiated in every naval command with the intention of promoting Green-Blue concept in the Navy.