Our Programs
Primary Programs
Explore the relationships between the living and non-living components of a forest ecosystem
Secondary Programs
Collect data from different forest types and learn about managing landscapes for different purposes.
College Programs
Understand a range of sampling techniques that can be applied to terrestrial and aquatic environments.
What we do
The Forest Education Foundation (FEF) provides teachers and students with the opportunity to learn about forest systems and the ways in which individuals, communities and our society interact with these environments.
News and Recent Events
A Day in the Forest
Come and make the most of an opportunity to explore what it is like to be a Tour Guide in the beautiful Huon Valley! In a free event funded by the Community Enterprise Foundation and in conjunction with TasTAFE, the FEF are running a two-day program exploring the...
Karsts, Caves and Florentine Forests
Later this year, the Forest Education Foundation will be getting involved with the 2014 Expedition Class Cave Search, supported by the bookend Trust and run by teacher Andrew Hughes here in Tasmania. Expedition Class is a free online adventure learning opportunity for...
Testimonials
“The hands on investigations engaged the student’s curious minds and provoked further interest in science. It catered for a wide range of students and was closely aligned to the curriculum, building on the children’s prior knowledge and providing scope for further in class learning.”
“I was very impressed with the whole experience for the students. They were well organised, had great behaviour management skills. The learning was targeted to our learning abilities. Tasks were timely but allowed children time to explore a good range of activities.”
Forest Education Foundation acknowledges the traditional custodians of lutruwita/Tasmanian, the palawa people. Through education, Forest Education Foundation recognises forests are an essential part of our environment, our identity, and the deep connection palawa people have with country.
We proudly acknowledge the continuous cultural traditions, knowledge and people that have shaped our forest country. Through education we respect the opportunity to contribute to students’ developing an understanding of, and respect for, the value of First Nations peoples’ knowledge, culture, and language as they become stewards of the forest, today and into the future.