NEWS AND EVENTS
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How is hardwood produced? New video has the answers!
30 May 2022
A newly launched ForestLearning video explores how hardwood is produced, from the moment seeds are collected and planted in the nursery, to the harvesting of trees in hardwood plantations. The video tells the hardwood growing story from the perspective of industry partner Forico — Tasmania’s...
VIEWIntroducing the next phase of ForestVR, with five exciting new experiences!
24 November 2021
Discover more about five new virtual reality (VR) experiences designed to transport school children into the heart of Australia’s forests! ForestVR is growing! Students will soon be able to enjoy five new immersive, engaging and educational virtual reality (VR) experiences across three themes, that...
VIEWLearning Online with ForestLearning
27 July 2021
Are you teaching online? We’ve rounded up the best of our online resources for your learning@home classrooms! NEW RESOURCES FOR ONLINE LEARNING – PRIMARY SCHOOL TOOLS FOR THE CLASSROOM WITH GEORGE THE FARMER! NEW NEW NEW PRIMARY EDUCATORS TOOLKITS – GREAT FOR HOME...
VIEWForests of Australia in the spotlight for National Ag Day
03 December 2021
NATIONAL Agriculture Day on November 19 2021 was a great opportunity to celebrate the importance of agriculture including forestry, and the immense opportunities available for Australia’s young people to engage in the wide variety of careers on offer. This year, ForestLearning partnered with a...
VIEWForestLearning and She Maps partner for drones in schools resources
03 December 2021
Global demand for wood fibre is forecast to triple over the next 30 years as Australia and the world commits to achieving net-zero emissions. This will require technology-driven solutions that will open up new opportunities for our renewable forest industries. (Chief Executive Officer Ross Hampton,...
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