Members of the Indian Division of the Methodist Church of Fiji are saddened with the news that the Baka tree at Dudley High School in Suva will soon be chopped down.
The tree holds sentimental values for the members because work on the first mission of the Indian Division of the church began under the Baka tree.
Divisional Superintendent of the Indian Division, Reverend William Lucas said the Baka tree is 100 years old and it has to be removed because the roots of the tree has damaged the school sewer lines.
He said it has also forced the closure of six out of eight senior girls restroom facilities.
Rev Lucas said the old Baka tree brings back a lot of memories.
President of the Dudley High school parents and teachers association, Inia Vuakilau said there will be a Baka Tree fundraising drive on the 14th of this month.
The money will go to the construction of a multi-purpose court for Dudley High school and a need for proper landscaping.
Story by: Tokasa Rainima
