Minister for Foreign Affairs,
Mr. Micheál Martin, T.D.
Opening of Just Forests ‘Wood of Life’ exhibition
Friday, 22 January, 2010 at 4.30pm
Venue: Bishopstown Public Library, Cork City.
It is a pleasure for me to be here this afternoon in Bishopstown Public Library to open the ‘Wood of Life’ exhibition for Just Forests.
Irish Aid, Ireland’s official Aid Programme, which is managed by my Department, is delighted to support this development education initiative.
I can see why the exhibition is very popular, particularly among students and the general public. It is unique and ‘hands-on’ and delivers a valuable learning experience.
Just Forest in Evening echo Paper
Just Forest in Bishopstown News Paper 2
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Michael Martin opens WOL
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Michael Martin opens WOL
During the Wood of Life Exhibition sojourn at Bishopstown Public Library, Just Forests commissioned an independent report – the results of which can be found here.
See comments by pupils and teachers and review sheets below
Comments Book 1
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Comments
Review sheet from Gaelscoil Ui Riada 001
Review sheet from Gaelscoil Ui Riada
Review sheet from St.Catherines Primary School Cork
Tom, I wanted to thank you for adding so much to our ‘Earth Day’ celebration in our school. Your expertise, knowledge and enthusiasm was evident to all who participated. Development education has become an integral part of our curriculum at The Donahies Community School and requires a passionate person such as yourself to highlight the issues involved. In particular our students and the invited primary school students, were fascinated by your display pieces and inspiring presentation on sustainability.
The work of Just Forests provides teachers and teacher educators with practical suggestions for the integration of a global perspective in the primary curriculum. The [Wood of Life] exhibition is unique and ‘hands-on’ and delivers a valuable learning experience which was appreciated by all of our students. It highlights, in a very meaningful way, the beauty of wood and the role and significance of timber and forests in the overall debate on sustainable human development.