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NEW 2017 EDITION – ABARES “Australia’s forests at a glance 2017” and “Where to find Australia’s forest industries map”
14 September 2017
Australian Bureau of Agricultural & Resource Economics & Sciences (ABARES) has just published the new 2017 edition of “Australia’s forests at a glance 2017” – a pocket-book compendium of data and information about Australia’s native forests and commercial...
VIEWTree identification resources
14 September 2017
Do you need easy picture based resources to help your students identify trees in or near your school to enrich your classroom learning? The main way to identify trees in Australia is by their bark characteristics. ForestLearning has compiled a list of web based publications, posters and resources...
VIEWScience Infographic – The chemistry of seasonal leaf colours: Why do leaves change colour in autumn and turn green again in spring and summer?
14 September 2017
To help you understand the science behind the forest’s seasonal colour changes, Forestry Commission England has put together a simple colour guide and the chemistry behind it. Classroom applications: Applicable to a number of year levels and subject areas including: Foundation – Earth and space...
VIEWPrivate Forestry Services Queensland – field days open to agricultural industry and teachers
14 September 2017
Private Forestry Services Queensland (PFSQ) is a not-for-profit association established to undertake activities that will contribute to the development, stability and prosperity of an ecologically sustainable regional forestry industry in Queensland with reference to private forestry. PFSQ is...
VIEWPrime Minister's Prizes for Science Teachers Open NOW
23 March 2017
The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science are Australia’s most prestigious and highly regarded awards for (amongst others) excellence in science teaching. The prizes recognise the achievements and success of Australian scientists and innovators to both Australia and internationally, as well as...
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