About the FEF
The Forest Education Foundation Inc. (FEF) is a not-for-profit educational institution staffed by qualified and experienced teachers. The Foundation provides learning experiences for teachers and students throughout Tasmania.
FEF programs provide teachers and students with the opportunity to engage with forest environments. Making connections to the Australian Curriculum: Science, Geography (HASS) and Design and Technologies. The FEF programs explore forest systems and the connection between humans and natural environments. The experienced teachers at the FEF provide learning experiences that are hands-on, collaborative and encourage critical thinking skills.
Our Purpose
Inspire Tasmanian educators and learners to explore the stories behind our trees.
Our Mission
Provide authentic educational experiences that develop knowledge about sustainable interactions with forest environments and the resources and services they provide, for today and future generations.
Guiding Principles
- Encourage and support teachers to explore forest education opportunities aligned to the curriculum, from primary to senior secondary.
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Support teachers and students to understand the relationships between people, forests and trees in managed forest environments and agricultural landscapes.
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Provide engaging experiences that explore connections between managed landscapes, natural resources, and future career opportunities.
Funding
The Foundation receives its core funding by way of sponsorship from Sustainable Timber Tasmania and the Tasmanian Forest Products Association. Other projects are supported through Australian Government grants and limited income is generated through school activities and resource sales.
About the FEF
The Forest Education Foundation Inc. (FEF) is a not-for-profit educational institution staffed by qualified and experienced teachers.
The Foundation has been providing learning experiences for teachers and students throughout Tasmania for over 25 years (K-12 and beyond).
FEF programs provide teachers and students with the opportunity to engage with forest environments. Making connections to the Australian Curriculum, Science and Geography domains, the FEF programs explore forest systems and the links between humans and natural environments. The experienced teachers at FEF provide learning experiences that are hands-on, collaborative and encourage problem-solving skills.
FEF learning experiences can be provided within the school environment or through visits to a variety of field sites.
The FEF also supports a range of projects throughout Tasmania, including:
National Science Week initiatives
TasTAFE – guiding and interpretation programs
University of Tasmania – education student workshops
Beacon Foundation – career opportunities
School camp providers – on-site and field trip options
The Foundation receives its core funding by way of sponsorship from Forestry Tasmania and the Forest Industries Association of Tasmania. Other projects are supported through Australian Government grants and limited income is generated through school activities and resource sales.
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Our Mission
Develop teacher and student knowledge about forest landscapes by providing educational opportunities that explore forest environments, resources and the future role of forests.
Guiding Principles
• Encourage and support teachers to explore forest education opportunities within the curriculum.
• Support teachers and students to understand the complex systems involved in managing forest landscapes, considering the social, economic and environmental values of forests.
• Provide opportunities for students to make connections between their personal interests, strengths, career possibilities and their interaction with forest landscapes.
• Encourage teachers and students to appreciate the importance of forests and make informed decisions about the future of forest environments and forest resources.
Educational Goals
Provide high quality educational experiences and resources addressing:
• What is a forest?
• Why are forests important?
• How do we interact with forest landscapes?
• What role do we play in the future of forests?
Funding
The Foundation receives its core funding by way of sponsorship from Forestry Tasmania and the Forest Industries Association of Tasmania. Other projects are supported through Australian Government grants and limited income is generated through school activities and resource sales.
The Tasmanian Forest Education Plan
The Tasmanian Forest Education Plan is a framework for embedding forest education in schools. The Plan illustrates how forest literacy can be integrated across the curriculum through teaching and learning.
The Tasmanian Forest Education Plan represents a common vision of forest literacy for Prep to Year 12 students, developed in collaboration with experts and specialists from across the education sector and forest industries. The framework is founded on environmental education theories that scaffold education for sustainability and outlines the knowledge and skills that support the development of forest literate students in Tasmania. The Plan’s continuum provides a means to map and sequence forest education across the year levels and curriculum areas.
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