Years 11 and 12

Fighting the "Biological Bulldozer", can it be stopped?

The arrival and spread of Phytophthora dieback disease in Western Australia has been catastrophic for a number of ecosystems. More than 50% of WA’s rare or endangered plants are susceptible, many of which are only found in the south-west. Through hands-on activities students will get a practical understanding of the “biological bulldozer”. Students will be introduced to the treatment, tools and processes used to manage the spread of the disease and undertake a stem injecting activity to help protect trees and prevent further dieback spread.

Curriculum links: Biology ATAR Unit 4 - Surviving in a changing environment (SCSA, ACv9), Geography ATAR Unit 1- Natural and ecological hazards (SCSA, ACv9), General Geography Unit 3 - Natural and ecological hazards (SCSA, ACv9), Integrated Science ATAR Unit 2 - Biodiversity and conservation (SCSA) 

Cross-curricular and General capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking (ACv9), Numeracy (ACv9), Personal and Social Capability (ACv9), Sustainability (ACv9)

COST: $505 (inc GST), max 30 students

Duration: 4 hours. Excursion runs from 10am to 2pm including morning tea and lunch times.  Groups arrive at 10 am then have 15-20 minutes for morning tea, activities commence after morning tea. Finish times can be adjusted to your needs.

Venues:

• Perth Hills Discovery Centre, Mundaring
• Forest Discovery Centre, Dwellingup (depending on availability)

1. Maximum students per group is 30.  Multiple groups can be accommodated.
2. Our booking officer will get back to you via email to confirm your excursion within 7 working days.
   

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If you have any questions regarding this activity, please email us at n2n@dbca.wa.gov.au. You need to submit and online enquiry form for any program, no bookings will be taken via email or phone.