Teacher support and professional development
Teachers taking a first-hand look at forest management
Managing dynamic natural systems to grow, produce, extract or harvest natural resources is a complex task involving a process of continual improvement. The primary industries we benefit from each day such as forestry, agriculture, mining and fisheries rely on cutting-edge science and research to yield innovative management practices.
Find out the latest or update your skills with LandLearn NSW.
Professional development
- Chemical accreditation, farm planning, farm safety and more
Organised by: NSW Farmers Association - Primary Industries Centre for Science Education (PICSE)
PICSE offers professional development days for teachers hosted by Universities around Australia. These days focus on using Agricultural Science as context for teaching Chemistry and Biology. - PROfarm
PROfarm courses have been developed to meet the needs of farmers, primary industries, agribusiness and the community. Presented by: NSW Government (Industry & Investment NSW) - Salinity training and monitoring (427kb PDF)
A publication about salinity management products. From: NSW Government (Industry & Investment NSW) - SMARTtrain
This chemical accreditation program covers two main themes: the SMARTtrain Chemical Accreditation Program covering the safe and efficacious use of pesticides, and the SMARTtrain OHS program covering the safe use of hazardous substances and OHS risk management on farms. Presented by: NSW Government (Industry & Investment NSW) - State forest bus trips
Teachers, lecturers and environmental educators are invited to a free trip to the forest for a first-hand look at forest management. Presented by: NSW Government (Forests NSW)
Support
- Animal ethics
Developed by the Animal Research Review Panel and NSW Department of Primary Industries Animal Welfare Branch, this website aims to assist researchers, teachers and members of Animal Ethics Committees to access information about the operation of the Animal Research Act 1985, Animal Research Regulation 2005 and the Code of Practice in New South Wales. - Salt Bag
A do-it-yourself kit containing all the components and materials necessary to undertake water and soil salinity measurement and assessment. Presented by: NSW Government (Industry & Investment NSW) - Soil testing kit
Industry & Investment NSW soil testing laboratories can undertake a range of soil analyses to assist you in determining the nutrient and trace element requirements of your soil. In addition, the laboratories can undertake specialist testing for pesticide residues and heavy metal contamination. - Water testing kit
Industry & Investment NSW laboratories operate a world-class water testing service to determine the suitability of water for agricultural and domestic applications. - DIGS
An interactive database for exploration and geoscience information. Presented by: NSW Government (Industry & Investment NSW) - TAS MAP
TAS MAP permits the search, display and download of NSW titles maps and detailed information. Presented by: NSW Government (Industry & Investment NSW) - Ask a geologist
Have you got a general geological question or a rock sample and you don't know what it is? Well this page gives you the opportunity to ask a geologist. Presented by: NSW Government (Industry & Investment NSW) - Bookshops
Industry & Investment NSW has several bookshops, stocking a wide range of publications, books, videos and other multimedia products. - Nurseries
Forests NSW Nurseries are the Australian plant specialists. Spread throughout NSW they provide expert local knowledge.