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Our Most Popular Resources of the 2024 School Year
27 November 2024
It’s been another great year here at ForestLearning, with a range of new comprehensive resources released to support educators to teach about sustainability with Australia’s forests and wood products. ForestLearning’s commitment to providing innovative, curriculum-aligned resources has...
VIEWForestLearning’s Sustainable Schools: Going Green in Your Canteen Unit Wins “Highly Commended” at AGTA Awards 2024
22 November 2024
ForestLearning is thrilled to announce that its years 5-6 cross-curricular resource, “Sustainable Schools: Going Green in Your Canteen”, has received a ‘Highly Commended’ award in the Primary School Geography Resource F-6 category at the Australian Geography Teachers’ Association (AGTA)...
VIEWWhy 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...
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