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AusTimber 2012
29 March 2012
AUSTimber 2012 is the largest forestry and timber expo in the Southern Hemisphere, showcasing the latest in technology, machinery, products and services for the industry. AUSTimber 2012 will provide: Every visitor – from forestry experts, mill owners, machinery enthusiasts, students and families...
VIEWFEF explores local forest ecosystems in remote southern forests of Tassie
12 September 2012
The summer term always brings lots of fieldwork opportunities for both primary and high school groups, so the Forest Education Foundation (FEF) have been out and about, visiting the Far South Camp in the remote southern forests of Tasmania. The residential camp was set on the shoreline near Dover,...
VIEWNew Norfolk High School develops Guitar Making Program
30 August 2012
Thanks to some additional funding from the Federal Government, the genesis of an ambitious and aspirational course commenced in 2010. A small dedicated class of students began constructing guitars from timbers sourced in the Derwent Valley. Teacher, Mr Chris Bush obtained a box set called “A master...
VIEW‘Where’s the Wood’ iPad app to launch in December.
23 August 2012
Following the success of the Wildlife Detective app, Forests NSW are excited to have the opportunity to produce a 2nd iPad app focusing on the importance of wood as an essential, versatile and renewable resource. Continuing with the commitment of Forests NSW to education, the Where’s the Wood app...
VIEWForestry Corporation of NSW brings sustainability to life at Science in the City
13 August 2012
School students can take the sustainable forestry challenge, put timber under the microscope and try their hand at forest-themed iPad games at the Forestry Corporation of NSW’s stands at Science in the City at the Australian Museum on 13-15 and 20 - 22 August. Event host/organiser: Forestry...
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