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The forestry project stresses general forestry knowledge, tree identification, insect and disease identification, compass and pacing, and judgment about land management decisions.
OBJECTIVES
- Attain a broad knowledge of the 4-H project and related activities as to the way they improve family and community life.
- Acquire life skills through project participation essential for becoming an active, skilled, productive and responsible citizen.
- Adopt and apply the latest practices and research findings in the project area to everyday project experiences and work.
- Develop an understanding from 4-H project training and experiences which can assist you in the future for choosing and preparing for a job.
- Develop leadership skills that promote positive youth development.
PROJECT EXPERIENCES
- Natural Resources Educational Presentation Contest (county, district, and state levels)
- Forestry Invitational Contest
RECORDBOOK CATEGORY
- Forestry
PRINTED RESOURCES
- Web Resources may also be available as printed resources.
- Texas 4-H Forestry Invitational (http://extforestry.tamu.edu/ publications/pdfs//for1000.pdf )
- Field Guide for the Eastman Nature Trail (http://extforestry. tamu.edu/publications/805-110.pdf )
- National 4-H Curriculum (www.n4hccs.org):
- Forestry – Group Activity Helper’s Guide
- Forestry 1 – Follow the Path
- Forestry 2 – Reach for the Canopy
- Forestry 3 – Explore the Deep Woods
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Forester
- Lumberjack
- Arborist
WEB RESOURCES
- Web Resources may also be avail- able as printed resources.
- Texas 4-H Forestry Invitational (http://extforestry.tamu.edu/publica- tions/pdfs//for1000.pdf )
- Field Guide for the Eastman Nature Trail (http://extforestry.tamu.edu/ publications/805-110.pdf )
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