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The Minnamurra Rainforest ecosystem

Stage 6 (Years 11-12), Geography, Budderoo National Park

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Overview

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The Minnamurra Rainforest ecosystem is a school excursion at Minnamurra Rainforest for Stage 6, Year 12 students undertaking a case study of a functioning ecosystem for the Ecosystem and global biodiversity focus area.

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Students undertake fieldwork that includes an examination of natural and human impacts at this location, and the management of this environment.

They collect information on the biophysical environment through the completion of data collection and measurements. Students examine sustainable management practices in place, and propose potential management of issues.

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Stage Stage 6 (Years 11-12)
Learning area Geography
Student outcomes

GE-12-01. Analyses rural and urban places, ecosystems, global biodiversity and economic activity, for their characteristics, spatial patterns, interactions, and nature and extent of change over time

GE-12-02. Analyses geographical processes and influences, at a range of scales, that form and transform places and environments

GE-12-03. Assesses geographical opportunities and challenges, and the role of varying perspectives and responses in their management

GE-12-04. Evaluates responses and management strategies, at a range of scales, for sustainability

GE-12-07. Selects and applies geographical inquiry skills and tools, including spatial technologies, fieldwork and ethical practices, to investigate places and environments

Objectives

Students will:

  • Identify the value of the rainforest ecosystems and its biodiversity
  • Look at the global state of ecosystems and biodiversity
  • Identify the key features of the rainforest ecosystem
  • Explore the geographical processes that form and transform the rainforest
  • Understand how vulnerable this ecosystem is to natural stress and to external and internal human impacts
  • Explain the factors that place this ecosystem at risk
  • Identify current management strategies and explain how these contribute to ecological sustainability
  • Examine the importance of ecosystem management and protection. This includes maintaining genetic diversity, utility values, intrinsic values, heritage values and the need to allow natural change to proceed.

Excursion details

Availability
Guided. Available on request. Different length programs are available upon consultation.
Duration
2-5 hr
Grading
Easy. Fieldwork will take place along a river beside the rainforest path.
Price

Minimum $550 per group for up to 25 students, $22 per student (includes GST).

Accessibility
No wheelchair access
Meeting point
Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
Equipment
provided
Yes. Worksheet masters, pre and post-activity resources, and additional references will be provided on booking.
Booking
If you would like to organise a NPWS school excursion please get in touch with local staff or use the 'Enquire' link for the online form.
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Park info

  • in Budderoo National Park in the South Coast and Country NSW regions
  • Budderoo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. The park gates at Minnamurra Rainforest Centre open at 9am and close at 5pm every day.

  • Park entry fees:

    $12 per vehicle per day only in the Minnamurra Rainforest area. Bus or taxi: $4.40 per adult and $2.20 per child.

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