Jamaica’s First Urban Forest Run | Jamaica News

Jamaica’s first-ever Urban Forest Run drew over 750 enthusiastic participants to a 5K event that merged fitness with forest restoration, raising funds to heal ecosystems battered by Hurricane Melissa. From families to schools and businesses, the community rallied behind the Forestry Department’s RE-LEAF initiative — a bold step toward rebuilding mangroves and forests vital for coastal protection and biodiversity. Officials hailed the turnout as proof of Jamaicans’ commitment to environmental stewardship, turning sweat into seeds for a greener, more resilient island future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2bf7d4c2edf221f8