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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

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?

Alice Webb

Alice Webb is a passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion, and social justice, bringing over 18 years of leadership experience to her role as CEO of A Fairer World. With a background in education, disability advocacy, and organisational leadership, Alice is dedicated to empowering individuals and organisations to create meaningful change. She holds a Master’s in Education and a Master’s in Business Administration, equipping her with both the strategic insight and educational expertise to drive impactful change. Alice is a skilled facilitator in unconscious bias training, diversity and inclusion programs, and workplace cultural change initiatives. Under her leadership, A Fairer World delivers innovative programs like the Hobart Human Library, where real-life storytellers share lived experiences of bias and discrimination to foster empathy and challenge assumptions. Committed to creating inclusive spaces, Alice believes that awareness leads to action and that education is the key to breaking down barriers. Her engaging training style, combined with real-world case studies and interactive discussions, makes her an inspiring leader in the fight for a fairer, more equitable society.