Extension Activity Ideas
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These extension activities are designed so that little or no resources and preparation are required. In most cases, students can carry out the extension activities independently once they have completed the core forestry activities.
- Write a letter or email to ForestrySA, other forest growers or the Department for Environment and Heritage (SA) asking them some questions about what they do.
- Locate the forested areas of Australia and mark them on a map.
- Research another animal or bird that lives in the forest.
- Find out what percentage of land in Australia is forest. How much of this is native forest and how much is plantation forest? What percentage of Australia’s forests are found in South Australia?
- How much of Australia was covered in forest when European settlers first arrived? How much remains? What impact has this had on the Australian environment?
- Compare the forest management practices of Indigenous Australians, early settlers and the present day. What were and are people using forests for?
- Prepare a report on the various types of forests found in Australia and around the world, including old-growth forests, rainforests, hardwood plantations, softwood plantations and native forests.
- Complete some Forestry Fun pages.
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- Page Last Modified: November 15, 2011