One tree makes copy paper: discovering Australia’s plantation forests

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Qld, NSW, SA, NT, ACT, Tas, WA

Aimed at:

Year 4

- 6

Curriculum 8.4

ACHGK022, ACHGK024, ACHGK025, ACHGK029, ACHGS034, ACHGS035, ACHGS039, ACHGS041, ACHGS046, ACSHE062, ACSHE217, ACSSU073, ACSSU094

Curriculum 9.0:

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Keywords:

Casualty, Conservation, Decision Making, Ecosystems, Energy Conservation, Energy Resources, Environmental Impact, Geographical Location, Habitats, Human Impact, Information Management, Landforms, Maps, Natural Resources, Plant Growth, Renewable Energy

One tree makes copy paper: discovering Australia’s plantation forests

Students will learn about Australian plantation forests, the advantages/disadvantages of these types of forests (environmentally and commercially) and the characteristics of hardwood and softwood trees.