An  Environmental Exhibition held in Lattakia marking the World Environment Day

The Higher Institute for Environmental Research  in Latakia province  organized  an  environmental exhibition at Tishreen University  marking  World Environment Day.

The event, which accompanied the  “One Land  Only” conference  , was  distinguished due to its  multiple projects concerned with nature which aim  to avoid  using  chemicals and reduce environmental pollution.

Dr. Attia Arab  a teacher at  the Agricultural Scientific Research Center explained in a statement to SANA correspondent  that her participation in the exhibition aims to revive sericulture by displaying samples that illustrate the life cycle of the silk worm, starting from producing eggs and raising larvae to obtain cocoons.

In turn, Dr. MohyEddin Kalkha, the scientific advisor of “Re’ayati”  Company for Agricultural Development, displayed  samples of the organic fertilizers produced by the company in proportion to the needs of the soil and climate in terms of its richness in major elements .

He pointed out that these fertilizers are environmentally friendly and a good alternative to mineral  and chemical fertilizers  and works to increase soil fertility  and reduce soil and plant toxicity.

Dr. Tarek Arraj and Dr. Bara’a Seo participated with their students of  the Applied  and Environmental Chemistry department  with a presentation of their natural products, including cosmetics, sun-creams , and therapeutic sprays extracted from plants to replace the traditional chemicals used in the manufacturing  of these products to prevent their dangers on  both humans and the environment.

Ibrahim Aziz Saqr’s participation,  who is a professor at the College of Agriculture and Head  of “Al Rawabi”  Association, came through showcasing the  products of  his students  including handmade works as  wood burning and bamboo works.

Jihad Assaf participated  in displaying  his photographic posters on  natural areas, forests, dams, rivers and various water sources  and the importance of preserving the environment, in addition to drawings engraved on gravel in Kufic  and NaskhArabic calligraphy,

The agricultural engineer, Tuhama Youssef, participated in a poster on the importance of  preserving the environment from pollution by using sterilization by ozone.

Youssef’s  exhibits included aromatic natural plants  that are  used as raw materials in manufacturing her products including  shampoos, therapeutic oil mixtures and creams.

Rawaa Ghanam