Toyota Motor Corporation, recipient of a Promise to the Earth Award. The award recognizes sustained commitment and leadership by a corporation that joins with the Arbor Day Foundation on special projects. Toyota recently awarded the Foundation one of nine international grants given through the Toyota Environmental Activities Support Program to enhance environmental improvement and conservation in Japan and around the world. Under the program, grants are provided to practical projects that are rooted in local communities yet which maintain global viewpoints and promise to contribute to sustainable development. The grant to the Arbor Day Foundation will support continuing youth education programs in tree planting. Oak Express, Denver, Colorado, maker of fine furniture and the winner of a Promise to the Earth Award. During the past year, Oak Express has contributed to the replanting of national forests that have been ravaged by fire, disease, and other natural disasters. Oak Express has made significant contributions to Shoshone National Forest in Wyoming and to Targhee National Forest in Idaho. Leaders in tree planting and environmental stewardship from around the country and world will be honored by The Arbor Day Foundation at its 28th annual Arbor Day Awards celebration to be held in Nebraska City, Nebraska on Saturday, April 29, 2000. The awards ceremony is part of the Arbor Day weekend celebration held in Nebraska City from April 28-30. Award winners are recognized for their leadership in the cause of tree planting, conservation, and environmental stewardship. |
