The German Ambassador, Dr Anne- Marie Schleich and the Samoan High Commissioner to New Zealand, Leasi Papali’i T. Scanlan signed an agreement on Thursday this week.
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The agreement was to formalise a German contribution towards a Samoan forest re-development project.
As a contribution towards Samoa as host of the 3rd United Nations International Conference on Small Island Developing States (S.I.D.S) from 1st to 4th September 2014, Germany has granted $183,000 for the re-development of Faleata Reserve.
The project of Faleata Reserve is located south west of Apia central.
It includes the re-vegetation of 10 hectares of land with coastal and lowland native forest trees to create an area for native forest conservation.
The Faleata area was hit and damaged by cyclone Evan in December 2013.
To create a recreational atmosphere for the international delegations of the 3rd UnitedNationsS.I.D.SConferenceshelters and benches within the reserve will be built as well as trails and bridges.
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