The
Forest Heritage Centre offers a wide range of educational
tours to suit all year levels. Many of our activities
are hands on, giving the participants the opportunity
to really get to know the forest around them. Specific
tours can be designed to enhance the class topic
or to meet specific work requirements. Discussion
with our tour coordinator prior to visiting the
centre with your class will ensure the very best
tour will be delivered. All our guides are proficient
in all areas of forest ecology, resource management
and the Australian School of Fine Wood.
TOUR
TOPICS
| The
Biddi Yanna Djaril Mari Trail explains the
many and varied uses of the jarrah forests
as used by our indigenous ancestors.
If
your theme looks at the historical use of
the jarrah forest, our reconstructed timber
getters camp site will show first hand the
type of life children had less than 100 years
ago.
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Reconstructed
Mia |
Adjacent
to the Forest Heritage Centre is the Coli timber
mill. This fully operational mill has a purpose
built viewing platform overlooking the everyday
working life of a modern timber mill.As bush fires
can be very destructive we can explain the techniques
used to reduce the risk of fires along with the
amazing regeneration ability of the jarrah forest.
We can also show the importance of fire in the environment.
These
are only a few of the topics that can be delivered
by our guides. A wide selection of worksheets are
available to complement the tour.
Unguided
tours are available which include an introduction if requested.
HIGHER
EDUCATION
The
Australian School of Fine Wood students
at work |
Looking
at the complex relationships that exist between
the plants, animals and people of the jarrah
forest will enhance understanding of the ecosystem
and management of such a huge natural resource.
The
Australian School of Fine Wood is the only
specialist fine wood training school in Western
Australia. This facility is ideal for students
wishing to know more about furniture design
and manufacture. Lecturers are pleased to
share some of their knowledge with those interested in wood studies. |
TO
COMPLIMENT YOUR TOUR
Combining
a visit with other resource management places on
your way to the Forest Heritage Centre can offer
a richer experience for your class.
•
ALCOA offers half day tours of their Huntly bauxite
mine.
•
Water catchment at the South Dandalup Dam, a ranger
can talk to your group.
•
Hotham Valley Steam Train to Etmilyn in the jarrah
forest.
•
Dwellingup Adventures for canoe and mountain bike
hire.
•
Dwellingup Visitor & Tourist Information Centre
has a comprehensive display of the 1961 Dwellingup
fire.
SCHOOL
CAMPS
If
you are thinking about a school camp to Dwellingup
there are several well equipped camps located on
the Nanga side of town including Icy Creek camp
site for the more adventurous.
Nanga
Bush Camp.
Dwellingup
Bunk Houses.
Fairbridge
Village.
Dwellingup
Guided Tours operates a bus service in and around
Dwellingup also travelling to school for pick up
and delivery.
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