Forest Hill Scenic Reserve field trip

Southland region

Children explore the forest.

Children explore the forest

Map of New Zealand showing the Southland region.

In a field trip to Forest Hill students will learn about the rich forest community that would have once covered the limestone outcrops of the Southland Plains.

With the teaching resource, students will gain knowledge of different plant species, investigate rock formations, and explore making medicinal remedies from Māori Culture.

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Publications

View and download all teaching resource publications

2012 Meridian sustainability calendar (PDF, 1100K)

Learn more

LEARNZ website Register for a conservation/biodiversity virtual field trip

Natural Heritage Collection website offers schools free images of NZ's native species

View the Wildtrack children's nature series on NZ on Screen

Contacts

For more information:

Contact your local DOC office

Or email conservED@doc.govt.nz

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai