Videos
From the science of growing seedlings that will grow better and produce superior wood, through all the phases of forest management to harvesting, timber processing and finally building or making something – there’s so much involved in the forest and wood products industry.
On this page, you’ll discover a growing selection of videos from Andrew Hart and Nick Duigan, the team that delivers the popular Going Bush series on Channel 7.
Plus, you'll find a selection of promotional videos, made in conjunction with Planet Ark's Make it Wood, presented by award-winning architect and host of Grand Designs Australia, Peter Maddison.
If you're in the forest and wood products industry, or a user of The Ultimate Renewable™ logo and would like to use any of these videos, please contact us.
If you’re a teacher, or a student, and would like access to more information and free educational materials, aligned to the Australian schools’ curriculum, please visit ForestLearning.edu.au.
How to prepare and protect your property - John Upton, Country Fire Authority (CFA)
A well-prepared home is more likely to survive a bush fire. Even if your plan is to leave early, the more you prepare your home, the more likely it will survive a bush fire or ember attack. A well-prepared home can also be easier for you or firefighters to defend and is less likely to put your neighbours’ homes at risk. It will also give you more protection if a fire threatens suddenly and you cannot leave.
Pets and Bushfires - John Upton, Country Fire Authority (CFA)
When preparing your bushfire plan, you also need to plan and prepare for the safety of your pets - from goldfish to horses. Learn what to do with your pets on high fire danger, what is included in your pet bushfire relocation kit, pet injuries and heat stress, hot weather, looking for warning signs and tips for keeping your pets cool.
Tonia Todman on coping with a fire destroys your home and B & B business
Television personality and author, Tonia is well known for making cooking and décor easy to understand and do yourself. Tonia conducted ‘master classes’ in the ideal, unhurried country atmosphere of Highbank prior to the fire.
Building in a bushfire prone area – Nigel Bell, EcoDesign Architects
Designing to ‘build out’ bushfires requires minimising the risk of ember, radiant heat and even flame damage. With appropriate design decisions you can create an attractive timber home, using sustainably sourced timber both inside and out.
Why is biophilic design important in designing a new home.
David Rowlinson, the program manager of Planet Ark's Make It Wood, explains why biophilic design can reduce stress, improve cognitive function and creativity, improve our well-being and expedite healing. Biophilic design, an extension of biophilia, incorporates natural materials in design and build.
Cath Walker speaks at the Resilience, Recovery and Rebuilding Victorian Bushfire Workshop.
Royal Flying Doctor psychologist Cath Walker talks about managing your mental health during and after a bushfire. She explains why it is important that you look after yourself, family, neighbours and friends. She also provides tips on how to learn who is particularly vulnerable, what are the symptoms and how to look after your own mental health and that of those around you.
Grattan Mullet Senior presents Welcome to Country at the Victorian Bushfire Workshop
Grattan Mullet Senior presents Welcome to Country at the Victorian Bushfire Workshop held in Bairnsdale.
FWPA - The Ultimate Renewable™
The story behind the creation of our new brand The Ultimate Renewable™ with Going Bush presenters Nick Duigan and Andrew Hart.
Softwood trees - The Ultimate Renewable™ 15 sec video
Peter Maddison, award-winning architect and host of Grand Designs Australia, presents softwood trees as The Ultimate Renewable™ for Planet Ark's Make It Wood.
The Ultimate Renewable 30sec TV ad
In this 30 second video Peter Maddison, award-winning architect and host of Grand Designs Australia, explains why wood is The Ultimate Renewable™
Hardwood trees - The Ultimate Renewable™ 15 sec
Peter Maddison, award-winning architect and host of Grand Designs Australia, presents hardwood trees as The Ultimate Renewable™ for Planet Ark's Make It Wood.
Work better with wood. Who would? You could.
In this 30 sec video, Peter Maddison, award-winning architect and host of Grand Designs Australia, introduces a research report that shows people who work in places that have significant amounts of visible wood report higher levels of well-being and lower absenteeism.
Time to get some more wood in your home office or talk to who is responsible for your workplace decor!
Who would? You could! Make it wood for flooring.
Timber flooring is beautiful, environmentally friendly and long-wearing - check out this 15 sec video for a summary by Peter Maddison, award-winning architect and host of Grand Designs Australia.
Who would? You could! Make it wood for outdoor furniture
Timber outdoor furniture is an integral part of an alfresco lifestyle - see Peter Maddison, award-winning architect and host of Grand Designs Australia, explain in this 15 sec video.
Who would? You could! Make it wood furniture
Peter Maddison, award-winning architect and host of Grand Designs Australia explains some of the advantages of timber furniture in this 15 sec video
Who would? You could! Make it wood for packaging
In this 15 sec video, Peter Maddison, award-winning architect and host of Grand Designs Australia explains some of the many advantages of using wood for packaging
Who would? You could! Make it wood in interior design
The key advantages of using wood in interior design are explained by Peter Maddison, award-winning architect and host of Grand Designs Australia in this short video.
Who would? You could make framing with wood.
In this 15 second video Peter Maddison, award winning architect and host of Grand Designs Australia, summarises the benefits of timber framing.
Australia's First CLT House
Cross laminated timber (CLT) is like giant plywood. Used extensively in Europe, it delivers a range of advantages over other materials. Follow Andrew and Nick as they visit Australia's first CLT home.
Wood Vs Steel - the Material Difference
Is wood stronger than steel? In this surprising video the guys take both materials into a lab and the pressure is on! Which material will fail first? 2min
Wood Vs Concrete - the Material Difference
Is wood stronger than concrete? Join Nick and Andrew as they apply tonnes to discover an answer than may surprise you! 2min
Making more of CLT
Australian manufactured or imported cross laminated timber (CLT) is set to become a welcome choice for architects and designers, especially those working in mid-rise residential construction. 2min.
Pallets - Packed with recycling opportunities
Once they've reached the end of their cargo carrying life many pallets move on to become furniture and more!
Wooden Pallets: Loads of advantages
With some 50 million timber pallets in Australia, they are a vital part of the supply chain of most industries, join Andrew and Nick as they discover more
Researching Climate Change - Eucface Part 2
Adding carbon dioxide to the atmosphere simulates what scientists expect to be 'normal' in 30 years - and allows them to measure the effects on growing trees
Researching Climate Change - Eucface Part 1
Adding carbon dioxide to the atmosphere simulates what scientists expect to be 'normal' in 30 years - and allows them to measure the effects on growing trees
Drones. Forest mapping takes off.
Join Nick and Andrew as they take their eyes to the skies to see how today's foresters are mapping and caring for our valuable timber resources.
ForestLearning: Teaching for a Sustainable Industry
School excursions take on a whole new dimension as Andrew and Nick join a class enjoying a ForestLearning experience in the Cumberland State Forest, west of Sydney.
Drones. A New View of Fighting Forest Fires
Rise above the trees as our team look at how drones are becoming part of the resources used to tackle forest fires. (Length: 2min 12 sec)
ForestLearning Teaching + Trees
Nick and Andrew look at some of the activities of forestlearning.edu.au, who provide Australian teachers with free to download teaching and learning resources, aligned to the Australian Curriculum K-12! (Length: 1min:52secs)
The National Arboretum, ForestLearning A World View
Andrew and Nick talk to US forester and environmental campaigner Rick Zenn at the National Arboretum and look at the role the location takes in education and school visits. (Length: 2 min 38 sec)
