Advancing Environmental Education Worldwide
Advancing Environmental Education Worldwide
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Understanding the Importance of Trees
Encouraging Local Action
A GLOBAL INITIATIVE PROMOTING RESPECT AND UNDERSTANDING OF TREES
& LOOKING AT TREES FROM NEW PERSPECTIVES
A GLOBAL INITIATIVE PROMOTING RESPECT AND UNDERSTANDING OF TREES
& LOOKING AT TREES FROM NEW PERSPECTIVES
for Tree Lovers, Dendrologists, Arboriculturists, Environmentalists and Educators around the world
for Tree Lovers, Dendrologists, Arboriculturists, Environmentalists and Educators around the world
The League for the International Appreciation of Trees (LIAT) is a non-profit, non-religious project to educate the world about the importance of trees. As trees are some of the oldest living organisms and an essential source of life, we believe that they should be deeply respected.
We aim to carry out educational initiatives globally to help children and adults understand how trees are important to the world around them, fostering a sense of stewardship for the environment and encouraging anyone to take actions to protect the environment around them. Positive change starts on a small scale and only makes a global difference when everyone is on the same page, and trees are an excellent starting point for learning about the subject of nature.
This website is about all aspects of trees, including various species around the world, their importance to humans and wildlife, practical usage, the scientific wonders behind how they work, and overall why we should respect and appreciate trees in our everyday life, so that people in all corners of the world can understand the value of trees from a wide range of perspectives.
Based in the UK, LIAT has a universal appeal and aims to benefit all of humanity and wildlife. Our action of encouraging conversation, projects, and education can only be done through collaboration with like-minded individuals and organisations. If you would like to participate in this initiative, please contact us or join our WhatsApp group.
Fostering Environmental Stewardship
CPRE Hertfordshire Award Winner 2022
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Learn about the Importance of Trees
Learn about the Importance of Trees
“We must create a culture of respect for trees. Children should understand why trees matter. Schools and universities should promote environmental education. Businesses should support green communities. And communities themselves must become the guardians of their natural environment. Ultimately, this is not only about planting trees. It is about planting responsibility. It is about planting hope. It is about planting a future for our children. One Tree. One Community. One Planet. One Future.”
“The future of climate action cannot belong only to governments or large institutions. It must belong to everyone - and especially to young people. We need young Greenpreneurs, environmental filmmakers, innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs and community leaders to become the new generation of climate ambassadors. My sincere thanks to Jake Gutteridge for the inspiring conversation and for his commitment to environmental awareness.”
“During my London visit, I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Jake Gutteridge ... it was a meaningful conversation about how we can bring communities together around one of the simplest yet most powerful climate actions: protecting and planting trees. Jake introduced me to the important educational work associated with Tree Fun Facts, whose mission is to educate people around the world about the importance of trees in society, in nature and in our own lives. The message is simple, but incredibly powerful: If we want a healthier planet, we must first create a society that understands the value of trees.”
“Jake and Tarant carried out a tree identification project, using identification labels attached to individual trees which are referred to in a series of leaflets available from the park’s café. Their website includes more tree-related information including leaf and bark identification guides ... The tree project is a valuable asset helping visitors to discover the trees in the park. Their species lists and measurements, shared with the Woodland Trust and Kew Gardens, have contributed to our national knowledge of trees in cultivation.”
- CPRE Hertfordshire“A lot of work has gone into the production of all these videos, starting with finding out all the background information and the compiling of them. I would have thought this was a subject that will interest very many environmentalists.”
- Margaret Simpson MBE, Chair of Oxtalk“An awesome idea. I genuinely think what you’re doing sounds great and that many people will feel the benefits.”
- Tom Hill, The Meaning of Trees Podcast“Thank you all so much for your support from all of us at Friends of Weald Country Park ... It looks like our campaign to save the trees is working ... We still have a long way to go but at least our concerns are now being taken seriously.”
- Gaitry Sharma-Bogal, Friends of Weald Country ParkSupporting UN SDG 13.3
Supporting UN SDG 13.3
LIAT is proud to contribute to the international goal to
"Build Knowledge and Capacity to Meet Climate Change".
LIAT is proud to contribute to the international goal to
"Build Knowledge and Capacity to Meet Climate Change".
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