News & Events

NEWS AND EVENTS

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Science Teachers take to the Forest

30 November 2017

A recent ForestLearning day, facilitated by the Leschenault Timber Industry Club, gave science teachers from a range of south west schools in Western Australia the opportunity to connect with the forest as a context for learning, and understand timber’s important role in a sustainable...

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Early years forestry encounter

30 November 2017

Students from Years 1 and 2 at Tumut Public School were visited by Forestry Corporation staff who spoke to them as part of their learning about climate, weather, and the environment last month.   Future Foresters!  Trying a career in forestry on for size, two students from Tumut...

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Exploring Career Pathways with the Forest Education Foundation

30 November 2017

On 22 November 2017, the Forest Education Foundation (FEF) delivered a unique field experience exposing a Year 9/10 class from Yolla District High School to their local forest and the role of Forico as an integrated timber plantation, forest management and forest products export...

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Ag Teachers get into Agroforestry

30 November 2017

Join ForestLearning at the National Association of Agricultural Educators NAAE, Australia 2018 conference in Launceston, Tasmania January 7-11 2018 with the theme: Celebrating diversity and innovation in agriculture and education!! ForestLearning, in conjunction with Forest Education Foundation,...

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Invertebrate collecting in the forest

30 November 2017

  Image: CSIRO Bugwise Copyright © Australian Museum 2017 Invertebrate collecting within leaf litter or behind bark on trees within your local forest or your school's own trees is an easy, fun outdoor activity for your class to do to fulfill a range of curriculum outcomes,...

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