Local students are being encouraged to capture their connection with nature and enter them in a photography competition.


OneFortyOne has announced the launch of its photo competition to coincide with National Forestry Day.


Corporate Affairs Manager Charlene Riley said the competition was designed to inspire students to venture into the forest and forge a deeper connection with their natural surroundings.


“Plantation pine forests are an iconic feature of our local landscape,” Ms Riley said.


“The competition aims to encourage students to explore these incredible places and share their unique perspectives.”


In addition to their photos, students will be asked to write a few words to share what they love about the forest.


“The highlight of the competition in previous years has been reading why people love the forest,” Ms Riley said.


“We’re looking forward to seeing some different perspectives from students this year, in both the photography and the written element of the competition.”


Winners will be selected in primary school, and secondary school categories, and awarded with their choice of a new iPad Air, DJI drone, or GoPro.


To enter, send photos, together with a completed entry form to weloveforests@onefortyone.com


Visit www.onefortyone.com/community/photo-competition for more information including terms, conditions, and entry forms,


Entries close October 13.