The normally quiet Harapan Rainforest recently became a hive of activity when over 400 school children arrived in camp to assist in a day of tree planting. They came from eight different schools in the local area and also included the indigenous children who are taught through our mobile schools. The idea behind the project is to create a green community with a better understanding of the environment and the importance of protecting the rainforest. The children and teachers helped Harapan Rainforest project staff plant nearly 5,000 native trees and the children were also invited to take part in many other activities, including games, poetry reading and painting. The day was a real success and there was such a great atmosphere in camp. We are planning on holding many more of these planting days with the local community.