Christina Dodwell honoured for services to Geography
Christina has been given an award for outstanding services to Geography by The Spanish Geographical Society. Accepting her award - Christina said 

"I'm just back from the Spanish Geographical Society's ceremony of Awards in Madrid - I had such a nice visit, they gave me a big welcome as did the press photographers and televsion - since my award was the top prize this year. It was an honour and a pleasure to receive the International Award, and a super audience at the ceremony, nearly a full house - a brilliant evening. My sincerest thanks to the SGE Committee and members for helping to make my visit so enjoyable." 

To see a full interview with Christina please follow this link: Christina Link and scroll to 10:30 and it runs until 16.41 on the video viewer.
 
VOLUNTEERS SUCCESS WITH NATURE EDUCATION PROJECT
The Dodwell Trust volunteers successfully piloted a new nature themed education programme with school children in 2011. Group of children have visited our rainforest projects in Andasibe and our learning centre in Ampefy and participate in our interactive programme teaching them about biodiversity, different animal, plants and conservation. Work continues in 2012.
 
DODWELL TRUST FUNDS TREE PLANTING PROJECT 
The Trust has continued its funding of a tree planting programme in central Madagascar. Funds donated are helping to provide training to local people about tree planting, care and general habitat conservation.  DEFI - local based NGO has over 20 years experience in helping to restore the central highland Tapia forest - providing a valuable habitat for many species of birds, insects, animals and plants.