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Forestry discussed during National Science Week (10-18 August 2013)
01 August 2013
Science Week in Western Australia’s South West was jam-packed with interesting free science-based activities! During the week of 10-18 of August a series of Science Week activities were held in Pemberton and Manjimup. There were a range of presenters and community participants involved who...
VIEWForest Education Foundation launches new website
13 July 2013
The Forest Education Foundation (FEF) 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 Tasmania. The website is now a ‘one stop shop’ for teachers looking to get involved...
VIEWACARA addresses the PIEF Symposium
01 July 2013
On 6 June, ACARA was privileged to address the annual Primary Industries Education Foundation (PIEF) workshop in Canberra. At the workshop, General Manager of Curriculum Dr Phil Lambert addressed an audience of representatives from the education, industry and government sectors...
VIEWGet Outside and Grow with Schools Tree Day
01 July 2013
The country's largest nature care and planting event for schools has just had a record year encouraging even more Australian children to Get Outside and Grow. Each year, over 2500 schools and 500 groups take part. You can take part any time of year. In 2013, Schools Tree Day on the 26th July and...
VIEWTimber Sleuth going strong
23 March 2013
Forestry Corporation of NSW’s new ipad app ‘Timber Sleuth’ has proven very popular with primary school children, with over 750 downloads in the first 6 weeks of its release. ‘Timber Sleuth’ aims to raise awareness to children about timber products in and around the home, that may not...
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