Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend my congratulations to the Stratford Central Secondary School environmental club.
Environment Canada and the Stratford Central Secondary School club have been working together as partners on an environmental education project. Through the environmental partners fund the federal government has invested $5,400 in this project.
This partnership has resulted in the development of a Carolinian forest ecosystem, an area of rich biodiversity that represents Stratford's natural heritage. The forest will serve as an example of community action, a piece of natural heritage, and an educational tool for students.
During the developmental stages of the project various stakeholders and community members worked together to plan and plant the ecosystem. These partners include the Stratford Parks Department, Lawson Killer Insurance Ltd., Canada Trust, Stratford Rotary Club, the city of Stratford, the Stratford civic beautification and environmental awareness committee and most important, the students of Stratford Central Secondary School. All of them were partners with Environment Canada in this outstanding project.