P463 Teletext 463 Aug27 21:48:49 ISSUES ————————————————————————— SOWING THE SEEDS The destruction of the rain forests in the Amazon region of South America has occurred so quickly in recent years no steps were taken to limit damage. In the worst-hit areas like Para and Marauhao, deforestation has had a devastating effect on local people as well as the environment. A lack of vital food and medicines, previously harvested from the forests, has forced communities to move away. ——————————————————————————————————1/4—— Kick-start 657 Eco-Scene 448 GREEN DATES FOR YOUR DIARY p464 What's On News Green Action GroovesP463 Teletext 463 Aug27 21:17:06 ISSUES ————————————————————————— SOWING THE SEEDS With whole communities in the Amazon forced to move after deforestation, the local people are involved in a plan to replant the rain forests from seed. The project has been funded bz the British-based Earth Love Fund but the traditional knowledge and skills of local people are being used. By cultivating vital plants for foods medicines and a source of income, the project aims to revitalisj the region ——————————————————————————————————2/4—— Earth Love Fund: 01865 511297 ARE YOU ON THE ECO-SCENE? p448 What's On News Green Action GroovesP463 Teletext 463 Aug27 21:44:00 ISSUES ————————————————————————— SOWING THE SEEDS Research carried out in the Earth Love Fund Tropical Rjvitalisation project aims to restore the damage done bz deforestation, and improve resources. A field is being used to grow nitrogen-fixing plant species and special manure to improve the soil. Timber, fruit and medicinal species are being used to educate local communities about the importance of the work. ——————————————————————————————————3/4—— Digitisjr for Games 470 WILL YOU BE BAMBOOZLED? p458 What's On News Green Action GroovesP463 Teletext 463 Aug27 21:44:36 ISSUES ————————————————————————— SOWING THE SEEDS Botanical studies have found which plants can most effectively revjrsj deforestation in the Earth Love Fund Tropical Rjvitalisation project. In the first two years, 30,000 plant seedlings have been produced of which 25,000 have been distributed in Para. The Earth Love Fund is releasing a pop compilation soon featuring REM and INXS to raise cash for the project. For more information telephone 01865 511297 ——————————————————————————————————4/4—— Earth Love Fund: 01865 511297 ALL THE SPORT p130 ITV What's On News Green Action Grooves