by World of Forestry Team | Jun 26, 2015 | Field Trips
Though I’ve been on this trip several times as a forest ranger, it still feels like a whole new experience every time a new group of students comes along. Most recently, I had the privilege to host an awesome bunch of students from Hillgrove Secondary School. Taking...
by Digital Web | Jun 2, 2015 | Field Trips, Students
When I first imagined myself to be visiting a pulp and paper mill, I didn’t expect to learn all the aspects of paper production. From the research development of the pulp, quality controls which focus on the strength and porosity of the paper, dynamics of water...
by Digital Web | Mar 21, 2015 | Field Trips, Students
Having the privilege to visit APRIL Group HQ was undoubtedly a once in a lifetime experience, since that there are no pulp and paper manufacturing facilities in Singapore. I was given the opportunity to learn more about the processes of paper manufacturing, from...
by Digital Web | Mar 19, 2015 | Field Trips, Teachers
Early this year, I was informed by colleague, Dr. Amy Choong, of an opportunity to visit the site of operations of APRIL Group, a leading manufacturer of fine pulp and paper, located in Kerinci, Riau Province, on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. According to Amy,...
by World of Forestry Team | Mar 9, 2015 | Edu-Portal, Field Trips, School Talks, Students, Teachers
Hi, and welcome to The Fascinating World of Forestry™’s first blog post! Before we dive right into things, I think introductions are in order. I bet you’re just chock full of questions! So, what is The Fascinating World of Forestry™? Why am I here? The Fascinating...