LEAF

Bringing nature back to schools through the innovative LEAF (Learning About Ecosystems & Forests) programme.

LEAF is an innovative international programme that encourages learners and communities to take ownership of creating healthy surroundings by engaging with their local biomes and planting indigenous trees.

Through project-based learning and systems thinking, LEAF champions develop an understanding of the relationship between people and nature, and the cultural, ecological, economic and social functions and benefits.

They learn to:

• enjoy the outdoors
• observe and experience nature
• understand the relationship between people and nature
• make decisions on local environmental issues
• take responsibility for creating and maintaining a sustainable future for themselves and those who will come after them.

Schools can select from a variety of themes and aspects to explore based on the needs of the school and community – thereby optimising the LEAF programme for their local environment:

• Ecosystems, Forests & biodiversity
• Ecosystems, Forests & water
• Ecosystems, Forests & products
• Ecosystems, Forests & climate
• Ecosystems, Forest & innovation
• Ecosystems, Forests & community

A 6-step plan to promote biodiversity

The LEAF Cycle is a well-designed framework to guide schools in creating biodiversity gardens and ensure holistic learning and a deeper understanding of the role indigenous trees play in enabling sustainable life on our planet.

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