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GROVE OF GIANTS – DOCUMENTARY In the Huon Valley, sits a Grove of Giants - the largest stand of old growth blue gums in the world. These towering ancient trees are at once stunning, dramatic and scheduled to be destroyed. Can a passionate team of climbers and scientists prove it’s worth as a powerful carbon sink before time runs out?

GROVE OF GIANTS

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GROVE OF GIANTS – DOCUMENTARY 11:17 minutes

Director/Producer:  Bree Sanders

Synopsis

In the Huon Valley, sits a Grove of Giants – the largest stand of old growth blue gums in the world.  These towering ancient trees are at once stunning, dramatic and scheduled to be destroyed.  Can a passionate team of climbers and scientists prove it’s worth as a powerful carbon sink before time runs out?

Caution

Some viewers might be invested in the logging industry so won’t necessarily support the films’ themes.  

Themes

  • Environmental impacts of logging old growth forests
  • Positive action/ Community action
  • Scientists in action
  • Scientific methods/rigour
  • Respect and care for country

Discussion questions

  • How can science be used as a powerful tool for change?
  • What are some of the methods that the Tree Project uses to try to make a difference?
  • How does this film address the interconnection of nature and humanity?
  • Steve talks about trees having the right to exist without us (humans). What do you think of this statement.
  • Does this film inspire you to explore forests and search for big trees?