| My Forest Friends Ireland |
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Forest Friends Ireland value forests because of their essential role in maintaining the fragile ecosystems which preserve the earth's rich biological and cultural diversity.
We are guided by our Strategic Objectives to plant our native trees, insist on the preservation of our native woodlands, and see to it that our native trees are planted in preference to the present Government policy of planting monocultures of non-native exotic species.
The principles of biodiversity set out at the Earth Summit in Rio 1992 should underpin action at all levels. The most precious thing on earth is the earth's rich diversity of species, yet that is what is being systematically destroyed, to the detriment of all.
Forest Friends Ireland/Cáirde na Coille have prioritised three main projects. The "Neart" project is well underway. Some elements of the Cross Border Project are already in place. The Centre for Forest Biodiversity is a project at the initial stages.
These elements are summarised as follows:
Firstly, A Centre of Forest Biodiversity, based on best practice in Silva culture and Permaculture, a centre for environmental education, incorporating; visitor centre; existing natural woodlands; new tree planting, using 100% native species; commemorative trees; woodcrafts, with local community involvement; an Ogham grove based on the Celtic tree alphabet; tree nursery. The centre will be held in trust in perpetuity for community benefit.
Secondly, A Woodland Cross-border Project with Northern Ireland, developing forest skills, capacity building and community development.
Thirdly, the "Neart" ["Strength"] Project, with volunteer, education, training and cultural exchange elements, for the preservation of the rainforests of Ghana and the mangrove forests of Senegal.
You can read more details of the activities and organisation of Forest Friends Ireland in our Articles Section.
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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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