WESSA, also known as the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa, is a renowned brand dedicated to promoting sustainable living and environmental education. With a wide range of products and services, WESSA aims to equip children and communities with the knowledge and skills needed to live sustainably in the future. One of their flagship programs is Learning About Forests (LEAF), which focuses on rekindling a desire in learners to engage more with their natural surroundings.

LEAF encourages environmental education through awareness raising among learners, teachers, and communities, with a particular emphasis on the key role forests play in enabling sustainable life on our planet. The program encourages learners to enjoy the outdoors, experience and observe nature, understand the relationship between people and nature, and make decisions on local environmental issues. LEAF schools can develop action projects related to forests and biodiversity, forests and water, forests and products, forests and climate, and forests and community.

By collaborating with schools, LEAF helps reconnect learners with South Africa's natural heritage, inspiring them to take ownership and responsibility for their future. The program provides a structured approach to implementing forest-related projects, making it easy for schools to get involved. For more information, interested individuals can download brochures, complete online registration, or get in touch with the WESSA Schools and Youth Unit.

Join WESSA in their mission to conserve our natural heritage and create a sustainable future for all