Forest Landscapes of Australia and the World | Geography Year 8

Forests are important to all species on Earth. Forests provide shelter, food and other resources, they clean our water and protect our soils, they are the guardians of the climate. Forests provide us with inspiration and enjoyment, and are also of economic importance. The different forest types around the world require careful management to ensure their needs and human needs are met in a balanced way.

This resource discusses how forest characteristics and distribution relate to the climate as climate change becomes a larger consideration for forest health and management. It also explores where wood products come from and the sustainable management of forest cycles for wood production.

What’s in the resource?

• Student Workbook
• Teacher Workbook
• Embeds Ed Tech including ForestVR video experiences & online 360-degree ForestLearning VRTY photo tours
• Multimedia-rich to bring forests to life!

LESSONS 1-2 WHAT IS A FOREST
AIM: To explore what a forest is and understand how spatial patterns in latitude and climate affect forest landscapes and their distribution.

LESSONS 3-5 EXPLORING FORESTS
AIM: To understand the structure, classification, and distribution of Australian forest landscapes with the use of geospatial technologies and describe the characteristics of forest landscapes from Australia and around the world.

LESSONS 6-8 FORESTS FOR ALL FOREVER
AIM: To compare and contrast the features and values of natural (native) forests and manmade forests (commercial plantations), and to evaluate the sustainability of plantation forestry.

To access this series of resources and further information, head to Forest Learning!

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