NASSAU, The Bahamas - The Bahamas National Pride Association planted SourSop and Sugar Apple trees on the campus of R. M. Bailey Senior High School, Robinson Road, Friday, February 28 demonstrating the importance of preserving indigenous fruit trees.
The planting ceremony launched the organisation's Orchard Project which will be conducted in primary, junior and senior high schools throughout New Providence.
Joanne Johnson, director, said the Project is an initiative to educate students about native fruits. She highlighted a negative reply by students when asked during the tree planting exercise if they had every tasted a Sour Sop or Gooseberry and emphasised the need for them to learn more about indigenous fruits.
Olvin Rees, chairman, said the event was "significant".
"A lot of us don't know much about the plants around us. They are very vital and important to us," said Mr. Rees.
"Every plant that God has put here on earth was put here for a reason. Each seed produces a different kind of tree and a different kind of fruit. Each tree has a medicinal or physiological value to your body. The solutions to a lot of our diseases and ailments are right in these plants.

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