New opportunities for forest learning
In a major step forward, the FEF has now secured funding for the development of a National Forest Learning Centre, to be based in Forestry Tasmania’s exhibition hall in Hobart.
The Centre has been funded by a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry grant and will provide a flexible and interactive program for visiting schools that will compliment established classroom and field trip activities.
The two staff already present - Darcy Vickers and Clinton Jordan - will be joined by Sarah Langley to help develop and establish the centre. All three have background in teaching and are keen to take on the challenge of creating an interactive Centre that can be used for a variety of initiatives. As well as being used for school visits, it is anticipated the Centre will also be a base for histing a range of educational activities, community presentations and events, in addition to remaining open to the general public as a forest interpretation centre.
The Centre is due to open in July - you can register your interest and keep up to date with progress on the home page.