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Why you should teach about forests, forestry and wood products
28 March 2024
Forests cover a staggering one-third of the Earth’s land, acting as the planet’s lungs by absorbing carbon dioxide, storing it in the trees structure (up to 50% of the dry weight of the tree) and releasing oxygen we all depend on. They’re a cornerstone of life, not just for the...
VIEWForestLearning – Engaging Educational Resources and Engaging with Industry in 2023
12 December 2023
ForestLearning, an initiative of FWPA, has continued to empower and equip educators and students to learn about forests, forestry, and wood products with the launch of new educational resources. By offering a diverse range of education tools and lessons that cater to various learning styles and...
VIEWGippsland Forestry Hub helps students solve industry problems through a 10-week program
05 November 2023
The Gippsland Forestry Hub (GFH) is proud to partner with Yarram Secondary College for their Broadening Arisings 10-week program. Together with other representatives of local industries, twenty Year 8 students participated in projects that aimed to overcome challenges to the forestry industry by...
VIEWCelebrate national outdoor classroom day November 3 with these fun activities
05 November 2023
The classroom is anywhere you make it on National Outdoor Classroom day on 3 November! Below ForestLearning has compiled a swag of resources that are free to download and use to engage students of all ages in the natural world. Primary school resources The George the Farmer Educators Toolkit helps...
VIEWGrowing the Next Generation of Forest Industry Experts: Collaborative Education Efforts Come to Light
05 November 2023
In a groundbreaking workshop at the recent Forestry Australia and New Zealand Institute of Forestry (ANZIF) conference titled “Growing the Next Gen Together: Showcasing Forest Industry-School Partnerships & Tools”, forestry industry experts gathered to expand on the innovative efforts...
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