News & Events

News and Events

Check out what's happening in forest and wood products and with ForestLearning with the latest news from the industry below.

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FAO International Day of the Forest March 21 2019 - Forests and Education: Learn to Love Forests

04 April 2019

Every 21 March the United Nations raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. This year the International Day of Forests promoted education to Learn to Love Forests. It underscores the importance of education at all levels in achieving sustainable forest management and biodiversit... VIEW

ForestVR April 2019 Update - Federal Funding Announced

04 April 2019

School students around Australia will soon get a 360 degree view of the forestry industry thanks to cutting edge, virtual reality filming just completed during February and March at Mount Gambier, South Australia, Kyogle|Grafton|Casino in Northern NSW, Beerburrum, Queensland, and the Agro... VIEW

Tumbarumba High School focus on Forestry Careers

06 December 2018

Tumbarumba High School has been involved in a number of forestry career events this year including year 10 work experience at Forestry Corporation NSW and visits to Hyne Timber Mill! Read more below. Tumbarumba Hyne Mill student tourHyne Timber in Tumbarumba held an open day for students t... VIEW

Australian National University - Call for survey respondants

06 December 2018

Thank you for those who participated in the survey with Australian National University. The research has concluded and no further surveys are required at this time. VIEW

Forest Education Foundation Study Tour to USA Forests

05 December 2018

Teachers from the Tasmanian Forest Education Foundation, Darcy Vickers and Hannah Kench, have recently returned from a 2 week professional learning study tour in Portland, Oregon, USA. Their tour allowed them to meet many professional educators delivering successful and engaging... VIEW