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
Forester Fergus in America
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...
From Forest to Product with Huonville Primary
Wood is all around us! Take a look around you and you will see wood plays a large part in our daily lives. Huonville Primary spent two days with the Forest Education Foundation exploring the importance of forests and learning about the cycle of planting, growing and...
Design and Technology Resource Development
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...
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.