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Explore the lifecycle analysis of wood, and using wood as a material at the DATTA Victoria conference
01 November 2022
Catch ForestLearning at the upcoming DATTA Victoria Designing the Future conference on 9 December at Banyule Nillumbik Tech School. Come along to visit us as we launch a range of primary and secondary teaching and learning resources and host an informational workshop. Along with other guests from...
VIEWVicForests invites students to experience Victoria’s native forests
30 May 2022
VicForests has been out and about hosting a number of school field trips during recent months, providing insights to students about its important work, and what sustainable native forest management looks like. Around 110 students in Years 10 to 12...
VIEWHow is hardwood produced? New video has the answers!
30 May 2022
A newly launched ForestLearning video explores how hardwood is produced, from the moment seeds are collected and planted in the nursery, to the harvesting of trees in hardwood plantations. The video tells the hardwood growing story from the perspective of industry partner Forico — Tasmania’s...
VIEWForestLearning and She Maps partner for drones in schools resources
03 December 2021
Global demand for wood fibre is forecast to triple over the next 30 years as Australia and the world commits to achieving net-zero emissions. This will require technology-driven solutions that will open up new opportunities for our renewable forest industries. (Chief Executive Officer Ross Hampton,...
VIEWIntroducing the next phase of ForestVR, with five exciting new experiences!
24 November 2021
Discover more about five new virtual reality (VR) experiences designed to transport school children into the heart of Australia’s forests! ForestVR is growing! Students will soon be able to enjoy five new immersive, engaging and educational virtual reality (VR) experiences across three themes, that...
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