Hands-on forestry learning for Canterbury studentsFriday 10 Apr 2026
At Sefton Primary School, the Discover Forestry team, with Emma and Gurmaan from Matariki Forests showed students how forestry links to science and mathematics. Steve Murphy Transport, bought along a log truck and taught students about the safety considerations of log trucks, including their blind spots, a lesson that had students thinking carefully about road safety. The day ended with a highlight for many: a drone demonstration that left the students fascinated. The following day at Darfield Primary, forester Aaron Laurie along with University of Canterbury School of Forestry student Rylee and the Discover Forestry team talked forestry with the students while Jess from T Croft Limited let all the students explore his massive, shiny red logging truck. The students were captivated, and the Discover Forestry team even performed a rap to show just how exciting forestry can be. Friday saw 27 students from Rangiora High School visit Sulphur Springs Forest, where Corban and Leith from Forest Managers Ltd guided them through practical measurement activities. Meanwhile, the Davaar Logging crew demonstrated mechanical falling and harvesting. The day concluded at the Daikin MDF plant, giving students a complete view of how logs become processed wood products. These programs highlight the vital role of forestry in New Zealand’s economy while inspiring the next generation to consider careers in the sector. By connecting students with real-life foresters, forestry operations and wood processing, Discover Forestry is proud to make learning both engaging and meaningful, showing that forestry is science, maths, technology, people, innovation, and community. More >> Source & image credit: Discover Forestry | ||
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