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Sat 04 Apr 2007Pioneer in education of young people in habitats and heritageMarian Rollins:Marian Rollins, who has died aged 54, was a pioneer of environmental education in Ireland. As a school teacher and as education officer of the Airfield Trust, she worked tirelessly to increase awareness of the environment, particularly among young people.Broadcaster Éanna Ní Lamhna this week paid tribute to her work as an educator. "No one who has ever met Marian Rollins has failed to be inspired by her . . . She enabled those who came in contact with her to achieve and to understand the world around them. She brought out the best in them."