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National Structure.
Forest Friends was set up initially as an Irish National Organisation. Initially membership was drawn from the Dublin Region. We are presently working on developing branches in different parts of Ireland and members in different regions are encouraged to form branches.
Such a branch was set up in County Meath and a small tree nursery was developed there. However the active involvement of members wherever they are located, whether individually or in organisation, is strongly encouraged.
International Structure.
The development of Forest Friends in Africa has been considerable, with separate branches established in Ghana and Senegal.
Volunteers from Ghana have gained work experience in Ireland and it is hoped that there will be a visit to Ghana and Senegal by Irish members during 2007.
The Rain Forest of Ghana and the Mangrove Forests of Senegal are both under threat and members are actively involved in creating awareness among the population with regard to their protection. Members are also actively involved in tree planting programmes in these countries.
Future Development.
The development of further branches at home and abroad are envisaged over the coming years. Additional volunteers are required to carry out this essential developmental work.
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| Forest Friends Plant Trees :) |
Forest Friends plant trees during Ireland's National Tree Week at Killester College on March 11th 2010. The photography students of the college, (the Killlester 'paparazzi'),descended on John Haughton. You can
view their wonderful video on flickr.
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| WORLD FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE CONFRENCE 2012 |
Read the full conference programme here.
Rainforest Friends Ghana,
RAFFS/G, Forest Friends Ireland
and Forest Friends Ghana
in association with governmental
and non-governmental
organisations are organising
a World Forest and
Climate Change Conference
in Ghana in 2012.
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| Ireland's Green Desertification |
This documentary is by Naoise Reynolds and features John Haughton - founder of Forest Friends Ireland - speaking on the damage caused large-scale monoculture
tree plantations. You can
view the video on YouTube via this link.
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