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68 DECC public education and awareness In 2004–2005 and 2006–2007 this indicator was reported on for all regions using data from the SoP qualitative assessment so as to align the two reporting processes. A SoP survey did not take place in the 2007–2008 reporting year. The Discovery program and volunteer programs are a couple of ways in which PWG seeks to raise public education and awareness. More information on these can be found under the relevant headings below. The Healthy Parks Healthy People program also continued in 2007–2008. This program promotes the physical, social and mental health benefits of spending time in parks and reserves. Contact with nature and recreation in national parks can reduce the stresses of living in an urban environment and enhance community cohesion, health and wellbeing. During 2007–2008, DECC promoted the Healthy Parks Healthy People program in its free visitor guides and on the website (DECC Annual Report 2007–08). In April, DECC participated in NSW Seniors Week, a statewide community event that celebrated its 50th year in 2008. DECC offered a free entry day to national parks to NSW Seniors Cardholders on 9 April and hosted a range of events for seniors throughout the week (DECC Annual Report 2007–08). Forests NSW public education and awareness Forests NSW have a range of public education programs and activities relating to forest management. The majority of activities are developed through the Corporate Public Affairs Branch, but all regional staff are involved in communication and public consultation through attendance at meetings and forums. Although Forests NSW does not have access to significant qualitative information on public education and awareness for 2007–2008, considerable consultation with stakeholders occurs through various forums (Table 2-7A) and for specific purposes. A number of programs took place during the year aimed at addressing issues associated with recreational use of the forests for different purposes, while continuing to provide a great venue for recreational uses as responsible off-road riding. NSW FOREST AGREEMENTS AND INTEGRATED FORESTRY OPERATIONS APPROVALS
Table 2-7A: Forests NSW records of the number of forums attended by Forests NSW staff as an indicator of public participation in Forests NSW ESFM (2007–2008). Community forum categories UNE LNE STH Eden Catchment management 12 1 4 4 Community bushfire management 24 66 40 18 Community / school / education 5 4 22 4 Conservation / environmental 2 0 2 2 Cultural management 100 70 4 2 Feral animals / noxious weed control 0 19 16 7 Flora and fauna management 12 0 4 0 Forestry / forest practices 11 3 2 11 Industry / stakeholders 5 8 24 8 Local emergency management 5 0 4 0 Local government 5 7 9 0 Other 0 0 2 1 Recreation / tourism 2 5 4 0 Regional planning / RFA 5 1 3 1 Total 188 184 140 58 Forests NSW has developed two forest studies centres that provide educational opportunities for schools in Sydney and Newcastle (in the LNE region). The programs provided an enjoyable day out for teachers and students, as well as an overview of forest management and forest ecology. All programs are related to NSW Department of Education syllabus documents and designed and run by qualified teachers and rangers. Forests NSW education programs attract over 6000 students and teachers annually. The forest studies centres provide programs for all classes (K to 12), with guest lecturers and field trips for Technical and Further Education NSW (TAFE NSW) and tertiary groups. Each centre has facilities for up to 60 students a day, with programs run in the forest or at the school. The centres provide worksheets tailored to field activities, distribute free resource packs for teachers, and offer education publications for sale. Forests NSW hosts a kids’ and schools’ website with interactive wild forest adventures, information and notes for teachers. Cumberland State Forest at West Pennant Hills, Sydney, continues to be to focal point of the Forests NSW education program, providing hands-on experience for a range of school and community groups in and around Sydney and information for the general public about NSW forestry. The forest-based education program for Years 3 to 6 has focused on key curriculum areas through modules such as ‘Rainforests’ and ‘Discovering the State’s forests’. The public can access specialised Forests NSW information through its Library and Information Services, based at its Research and Development Division, West Pennant Hills, which includes a special library collection and resources. The collection includes information about the core business of forestry science and research, including NSW FOREST AGREEMENTS AND INTEGRATED FORESTRY OPERATIONS APPROVALS 69
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