ForestLearning | Forest Science Explorers Series PRIMARY

Australian forest types and their adaptations to their environments.

Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the diverse forests of Australia with the Forest Science Explorers series! This series has been specifically designed to align with the Australian Curriculum Science years 4-6, making it the perfect resource for primary school students.

With the guidance of experienced foresters, students will visit four unique forest types across the country – the lush wet eucalypt forests of Tasmania, the towering cypress pine forests of western Queensland and New South Wales, the dry and rugged eucalypt forests of eastern Australia, and the majestic Jarrah forests of Western Australia.

As they delve deeper into each forest, students will uncover the secrets of how trees have adapted to their unique environments, including the impact of climate and bushfire frequency. They will also discover the critical role that forest science plays in the sustainable management and regeneration of these precious ecosystems for future generations.

Not only will students learn about the environmental, biodiversity, recreation, Indigenous Australian cultural practices and heritage outcomes of these forests, but they will also gain a deeper appreciation for the beauty and complexity of our natural world. So pack your backpack and join us on this exciting expedition through the forests of Australia!

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CLICK HERE for the: Jarrah Forests | Western Australia resource

Come join us on a virtual field trip to the Wellington Discovery forest near Bunbury Western Australia. Let’s go meet Britney – a forest scientist called a Forester. It’s her job to manage these forests so they stay healthy for the plants and animals that live here, and for people to enjoy.

Come with us now to look for clues that show us how this forest has adapted to grow in this unique region of Australia and how this science helps Foresters like Britney manage them for today – and the future.

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CLICK HERE for the: Wet Tall Eucalypt Forests | Tasmania resource

Let’s go meet Kylie – a forest scientist, called a Forester. It’s her job to use the science of these forests to sustainably manage them for a range of outcomes – for the plants and animals that live here, to maintain healthy waterways, protect cultural sites, and in these productive forests to grow, harvest and regenerate the trees that are used for wood in everyday products like flooring, furniture and architraves.

Come look for clues to help us discover how this forest has adapted to grow in it’s environment.

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CLICK HERE for the: Cypress Pine Woodland Forests | Queensland resource

Come join us on a virtual field trip to a cypress pine forest in Barakula State Forest near Chinchilla southwestern Queensland.

We’re going to meet Nathan – he’s a forest Scientist, called a Forester and it’s his job to manage these forests so they stay healthy for the plants and animals that live here, for people to enjoy and to help produce the cypress timbers we love to build our homes, flooring and furniture with.

Come with us now as we look for clues to discover how this forest has adapted to grow in this part of Australia and how the science behind these adaptations helps Foresters like Nathan manage them for today and the future.

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CLICK HERE for the: Dry Open Eucalypt Forests | Queensland resource

Come join us on a virtual field trip to a dry open eucalypt forests in Barakula State Forest near Chinchilla southwestern Queensland. Let’s go meet Rex – he’s a forest Scientist, called a Forester and it’s his job to manage these forests for a range of reasons including to keep the environment strong and healthy, and to grow some of the wood we use to build our homes and schools.

Come with us and look closely as we look for clues to discover how this forest has adapted to grow in it’s environment. And along with way we’ll also learn how Rex uses the science behind these adaptations to sustainably manage them for today and the future.

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And don’t forget you’re in 360-degrees, so use your mouse, magic window or VR Headset to look up and down and all around you!

Are you ready? LET’S GO!