On the 8th December we awarded 54 certificates to the Baobab Guardians at a celebratory event held in Zwigodini village. Each Baobab Guardian had been looking after a baobab seedling from its infancy to it reaching a full 3 meters in height. Some trees took up to 6 years to reach their “safe from browsing” height and others with extra water and nutrition only three years.
Mr Shavhani Neluvhola attended as an honored guest from the Limpopo Department of Economic Development Environment and Tourism (LEDET) and officiated the event. This year we were also joined by representatives from the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve, who have supported the Baobab Foundation over many years. Ms Ndou handed out certificates to the participants.
The event was lively, with lots of singing, dancing and ululation.
