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ARBOR WEEK 2020
LEVEL 31 August to 4 September

VAAL DAM Arbor Week is about more than planting one tree
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WATER MATTERS ith September steadily approaching, known as the Cape Ash or Essenhout tree and
Wwe are eagerly gearing up to celebrate the Rare Tree of the Year is the Adansonia
s the country embraces the beginning of the spring season Spring Day but the start of September also digitate, known as the Baobab or Kremetart
Awhich will lead to hot summer months soon, residents of the City of marks the start of Arbor Week. tree.
Johannesburg are reminded that level-1 water restrictions are still in full The first week of September is always known Arbor Week encourages people to think
force. as National Arbour Week. This is when garden green and to think great. As vital as it is to
lovers are encouraged to plant trees to save celebrate the week by thinking about the
Here are a few simple and handy ways to reduce your water consumption the environment. This year, the Common trees, it’s also vital to carry that mindset
today and every day! Ways to save water outside! Tree of the Year is the Ekebergia capensis, throughout the year.

· Do not leave taps dripping.
· Wash your car on the grass, this will water
your lawn at the same time.
· Use a watering can instead of a hosepipe.
· Shorten your showering time.
· Use a glass of water to rinse when brushing
your teeth.
· Take shallow baths. Avoid filling your bath to
a depth greater than 100mm.
. Cover your swimming pools.
· Re-use water to water your garden or pot plants.
· Fix toilet leaks.

On an annual basis, between 06:00 - 18:00 during 1 September and 31
March; and between 08:00 - 16h00 during 1 April and 31 August, all
residents are prohibited from watering and irrigating their gardens.

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