National Science Week

by Dr Steve Read, Chief Scientist, Division of Forest Research and Development

DURING National Science Week in August, school children will have the opportunity to find out about the science of growing trees at Forestry Tasmania’s Warra Long-Term Ecological Research Site and the Tahune AirWalk.

Forestry Tasmania employs more than 30 scientists who research forest growth and biodiversity, sustainable harvesting of forests, and their regeneration. These Forestry Tasmania scientists are part of a world-wide scientific community – they maintain strong links with other scientists nationally and internationally, and work with a range of organisations and academic institutions.

Forestry Tasmania scientists monitor the health of forests, and study plants, animals and ecosystems. They also know the location of over a thousand of Tasmania’s eagle nests, the names and defining features of thousands of insects, where Tasmania’s tallest trees are and how to measure them, the ecology of river systems, and much more.

During National Science Week our scientists will host walking tours and answer questions, and are happy to tailor programs for individual schools (Aug 14-20). Tahune AirWalk staff willalso  be on hand for tours of all the attractions.

A sausage sizzle will be available for a gold coin donation, with money raised going to the Science in Schools Program, or school groups are welcome to bring their own lunch.

For more information on National Science Week at the Tahune AirWalk please click here