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Experiment on pine branches sends students out on a limb
24 January 2015
Branches from radiata pine plantations in the NSW Central West have helped students from the eastern suburbs school Kambala discover the secret to keeping the family Christmas tree looking fresh this festive season. Forestry Corporation of NSW arranged a research permit for school to collect around...
VIEWForest Education Foundation (FEF) new website
04 April 2014
The Forest Education Foundation (FEF) (a not-for-profit educational institution staffed by qualified and experienced teachers) recently launched a new website that integrates its online presence with the educational experience on offer at the National Forest Learning Centre located in Hobart,...
VIEWThe Forest Products Commission promotes sustainable forestry
01 April 2014
The 21st of March 2014, was World Forestry Day, also known as International Day of Forests, which is celebrated around the world to recognise how forests make an important contribution to our everyday lives, including for those communities that are dependent on forests. The WA Forestry Minister, Hon...
VIEWLocal timber takes pride of place in Indigenous Garden at Coramba Public School
23 October 2013
Twelve four-metre long timber logs donated by Forestry Corporation of NSW are taking pride of place in Coramba Public School’s Indigenous Garden. Harvest Team Leader Justin Black said Forestry Corporation of NSW was proud to donate the locally- grown timber, which was carved by local woodworker Rob...
VIEWBringing new perspective to forest education
16 October 2013
Detailed knowledge about the forest ecosystem, local wildlife and practical examples of modern forest management practices are some of the benefits working forest rangers bring to school excursion programs. Forestry Corporation of NSW’s Senior Ranger Tim Liston said many students at...
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