The LEAF programme. Forest land cover. - Aleppo Pine and Holm Oak trees used to be the most dominant tree species. - 4 pockets of old forest remnants.

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The LEAF programme

Forest land cover.

- Aleppo Pine and Holm Oak trees used to be the most dominant tree species. - 4 pockets of old forest remnants of Holm oak copses thought to be years old. - Other areas of semi- natural but self regenerating wooded areas. - Foresta 2000 will in time become Malta’s largest tract of Mediterranean woodland. Buskett Wardija Our Woodlands Imġiebaħ Wied Ħażrun

Why are trees so important?

Vision and Mission Vision ( What?) To see an increased level of awareness about the key role forests play for sustainable life on our planet. Mission (How?) To spread environmental education concerning forests and all their values among school children all around the world, through an action-oriented approach.

LEAF Malta 4 Key aspects o Safeguarding and appreciating what we have o Instilling love for trees o Making responsible choices o Planting more trees

Your LEAF project  Appoint a forest team.  Choose an area of concern.  Devise an action plan.  Plan lessons based on a cross – curricular theme.  Include field trips to forests, in a park or similar areas.  Update your forest noticeboard regularly and try to involve the whole school community.  Compile a report.

The 6 pedagogical steps

Curriculum link Action Plan Pedagogical step ActivityPerspectiveSubjectIndoor /Outdoors Hours per activity Time of year Understanding the ecological web Insect life cycle EnvironmentalScienceOutdoors0.5hrMay Understanding the interplay between man and nature Static Electricity SociologicalPhysicsIndoors1.5hrMarch

LEAF Award  Open only to registered schools.  Once a school has successfully completed all phases of the action plan the school applies for the award.  If a school meets all the set criteria it will be awarded a prestigous FSC/ PEFC certified wooden plaque.  Each leaf will symbolize a schools commitment to the life learning ethos of the LEAF programme.

School Projects The mini greenhouse Our School Garden Protecting our native forests Landscaping of school grounds

Project ideas  Monitoring ecologically sensitive sites such as old forest remnants.  Studies on indigenous trees to determine carbon dioxide uptake.  Assisting local councils in the upkeep of green areas within the locality.  Pressure on authorities/ project managers to make use of indigenous species for landscaping in new schools which are currently being built.  The impact of different plant varieties imported by Garden centres on local flora/ fauna.

Project ideas  Putting pressure on local publishing houses to print on pre/post consumer material.  Upcycling discarded pallets or unused furniture.  Investigative studies about the source of imported timber.  Creating seed banks.  Making a greenhouse.  Organising tree planting events.

Support  Support visits by ES teachers  PARKs/ Hands on Farming  Argotti Gardens  Global forest fund  ENO

Opportunities  International recognition  ESD in the NCF  Holistic education  Outdoor learning  Embellishment of school grounds  LEAF listed as an extra- curricular subject in school leaving certificate/  Student exchanges

Contact details Johann Gatt Mob: Website: Find us on LEAF Learning about Forests Malta