Tree Relocation Device (TRD) to the Forestry Department

Tree Relocation Device (TRD) to the Forestry Department

Tree Relocation Device (TRD) to the Forestry Department

On Monday, we officially handed over the Tree Relocation Device (TRD) to the Forestry Department.

I spoke about this in my Budget Presentation because it’s something I truly believe in. Too many times, when we’re building roads, houses, or other infrastructure, we end up cutting down big, mature trees, trees that took decades to grow and play a big role in keeping our air clean, our soil strong, and our communities cool and beautiful.

But this device changes that.

The TRD can safely dig up and move these trees to another location, so we don’t have to destroy them. That means we can continue to build and grow, without losing the natural beauty that makes Jamaica so special.

This is the first machine of its kind in the region, and Jamaica is leading the way.

We’re showing the world that development and environmental protection can work together, and that’s something we can all be proud of.