Saving Olive Trees

"Joan", May 2005, lifted by crane over electric cables and to safety. Now alive and well in the Gardens of Babel (Lapta).		History is Geography Read the sad story of the ancient monument saved and now a residing at the Sanctuary.

THE OLIVE TREE (RESCUE) PROJECT Saved literally hundreds of centuries old olive trees from destruction. This site is dedicated the life and times of the Olive Tree Rescue Initiative, started in 2005 and which ended two years later. Though the project is over, the people of Cyprus will never forget what they saw. And the trees we saved will continue to grow for centuries more.	WANT TO SAVE AN OLIVE TREE? We have the experience and know-how to move these trees successfully. If you need our help or want some technical advice, please email us.	Horoz Ali Remembered The hundreds of years old olive tree, now residing in Kyrenia's Central Park, is named Horoz Ali, after the Kyrenia Gate Keeper. Who was Horoz?
		A message to our Customers

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A special thanks to all our customers, the British High Commission, the US Embassy, the UNDP & the SAVE initiative for their support.