New for schools
From the Autumn/Winter 2009 edition of Bush Telegraph Magazine.
New video case studies for schools
A series of video case studies examining the latest in forest scienceand research has been published on the LandLearn NSW website.
The first video showcases the work of Dr Russell Turner, a remotesensing specialist who is leading the way in the use of laser technology tocreate three-dimensional images of forests which are so detailed individualtrees can be assessed.
The technology is increasingly being used to map forests features,assess wildfire damage and forest health, estimate timber yield and calculatecarbon stored in forests.
To view the video go to: www.landlearnnsw.org.au/production-chains/video-case-studies
To discuss the video go to: http://landlearnnsw.blogspot.com or theLandLearn NSW Facebook page.
Image library continues to grow
Over 200 primary industry related images are now available on Flickr forfree. The new image library for schools contains a wide range of images idealfor downloading and pasting into assignments and presentations. View thegallery of images at:
www.landlearnnsw.org.au/image-library
The most popular image to date is a cross section of a radiate pine tree.
Careers information on-line
It takes a lot of people to grow, harvest, sustain and manage ournatural resources. In fact agriculture, mining, fishing and forestry industriesprovide approximately 30% to 40% of the employment in NSW areas and are keyfinancial drivers of regional economies, generating 40% to 50% of economicactivity in this state. Find out more about working in primary industries at:
www.landlearnnsw.org.au/careers
What is LandLearn NSW?
LandLearn NSW is a schools education program coordinated by New SouthWales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI). LandLearn NSW works inpartnership with organisations to encourage and support the incorporation ofstudies about sustainable primary production and natural resource managementinto K-12 classroom teaching. The LandLearn NSW website,www.landlearnnsw.org.au, links visitors with the latest resources, courses andexcursion programs offered by NSW DPI and partner organisations.
New online
Volunteer in your forests
Find out how you can get involved and contribute to the sustainablemanagement of NSW forests. Check out the volunteer programs run in Stateforests across NSW at: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forests/community
Check the stats and facts
Forests NSW annual and sustainability reports are online. Whether youare interested in commercial and production performance; social impacts; orknowing more about environmental performance, these documents will give you theanswers. Go to: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forests/reports
Discover the natural advantages of wood
Forests NSW has joined a new campaign designed to increase communityawareness about the environmental and other benefits of using wood. Take aquick quiz to see how naturally you are living; post a question; see the lateston forests and climate change
Go to: www.woodnaturallybetter.com.au
Get the full Aussie picture
Going to www.australianforests.org.au is sure to see you learn somethingnew. The site has been designed for students and educators to get the fullpicture on the national forests scene, from west coast jarrah to east coastblackbutt.
Build, design and working with timber
A central repository of information for architects, builders, renovatorsand craftsmen, www.timber.net.au A huge range of timber resources to downloador buy, plus links to suppliers and more.
Get the low down on forestry careers
Get online atwww.myfuture.edu.au and search for ‘forester’. From here you will get all theinformation you want on becoming a forester and related careers - where tostudy; the type of pay; and where you might work.
