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Learning from Trees – Life Lessons for Future Generations: PlanetArk’s research released
14 September 2017
The Learning from Trees: Life Lessons for Future Generations report, commissioned by Planet Ark and sponsored by Toyota Australia, was released in the lead up to National Tree Day. The report examines how prepared the next generation is to tackle the biggest global challenges facing humanity. These...
VIEWNew Book released – “Heartwood, the art and science of growing trees for conservation and profit” by Rowan Reid
14 September 2017
A new book was launched this month by Rowan Reid that looks at questions such as how can cutting down a tree be good for the environment? Why do we assume trees can only be grown for EITHER conservation OR profit, but never both? What if there was a way that landholders could profit from...
VIEWBook a forestry excursion near you with a ForestLearning Industry Education Champion!
14 September 2017
The industry education champion program was established in 2016 to equip and provide educational resources to industry organisations and forestry businesses wishing to engage and help showcase the carbon positive, sustainable forestry industry with their local schools. Schools can contact...
VIEWNational Association of Agricultural Educators – National Conference Jan 7-11 2018, Launceston
14 September 2017
Come and join ForestLearning and agricultural educators from around Australia at the upcoming NAAE national conference! ForestLearning will be showcasing and demonstrating useful forestry resources for the agricultural classroom together with Tasmania’s Forest Education Foundation. A field tour is...
VIEWPrimary Industries Education Foundation – “Food and Fibre – the original STEM” national conference – Canberra, 29 April-1 May 2018
14 September 2017
The Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA) is once again hosting a world class event that will draw together national and international leaders in Food and Fibre Education. Held every two years, the conference explores innovative approaches to primary industries education from the...
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