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The Forest Education Foundation teachers, Darcy Vickers and Hannah Kench,  have recently returned from a Study Tour in Portland, Oregon, USA. We have met some amazing educators delivering some equally amazing programs, supporting all levels of schooling.  Many of...

What a whirlwind! From forest landscapes disturbed by volcanic eruption to working tree farms. Forester Fergus has been exploring Oregon, USA and visiting a range of amazing environmental education programs.   Here is a snap shot of his adventures.   [gallery...

The project is underway! In conjunction with the UTAS School of Architecture and Design - Learning by Making students the FEF is developing an exciting new kit resource that connects to the Design and Technology Curriculum. Providing students the opportunity to...

Have you ever thought about the purpose of trees on farm? This week the Forest Education Foundation explored the benefits of trees on farms and Agroforestry at the NAAE 2018 conference #NAAE2018.  The Forest Education Foundation had the opportunity to implement...

The FEF is excited to announce the development of new resources that will be available next year.  The resources will include video footage, interviews, hands on packs, and hotspot interactives and will be aimed at supporting our programs across Kindergarten to year...

Queechy High School students had the opportunity to build a picture of fibre technologies, land management, production and design participating in our pilot program -Workplace Exposure Opportunity. Developed as a collaboration between the Beacon Foundation, University...

    The Forest Education Foundation recently delivered a unique field experience exposing Yolla Disit High School Year 9/10 students to their local forest and the role of Forico as an integrated timber plantation, forest management and forest products export business,...

The FEF are partnering with Expedition Class on the Treehouse Challenge adventure! The Treehouse Challenge will follow Andrew’s adventure as he climbs and sets up a tree house high in the forest canopy. Andrew will be making his home in the three main forest types,...