Forestry Project

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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 )
LIFE SKILLS TARGETED IN THE FORESTRY PROJECT
  • Head – Managing
  • Keeping Records Wise Use of Resources Goal Setting
  • Head – Thinking
  • Service Learning Critical Thinking Problem Solving Decision Making Learning to Learn
  • Heart – Relating
  • Communication Cooperation Social Skills Conflict Resolution Nurturing Relationships
  • Hands – Giving
  • Community Service Volunteering Leadership Responsible citizenship
  • Hands – Working
  • Self-motivation
  • Health – Being
  • Self-esteem Self-responsibility Character Self-discipline
  • Health – Living
  • Personal Safety


 

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