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Forest Resources Project
Explore different types of trees, what forests need to grow and thrive, how to care for trees and conserve forests, and how we depend on and benefit from trees and forests in our world.
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Forest Resources Project resources
Beginning to learn about forest resources:
- Forestry 1 - Follow the Path ($3.95 Find this in the 4-H Mall)
- Forestry - Helper's Guide ($3.95 Find this in the 4-H Mall)
- Forestry - Set of 4 ($15.40 Find this in the 4-H Mall)
Some experience with this project:
- Forestry 2 - Reach for the Canopy ($3.95 Find this in the 4-H Mall)
Looking for a challenge:
- Forestry 3 - Explore the Deep Woods ($3.95 Find this in the 4-H Mall)
- Advancing In Forestry: 4-H Forest Resources Advanced Guide
Project leader resources
- 4-H Virtual Forest
- Forestry - Helper's Guide ($3.95 Find this in the 4-H Mall)
- Forestry - Set of 4 ($15.40 Find this in the 4-H Mall)
- Pruning Trees and Shrubs
Other online resources
- Trees and Forestry
- Teaching Youth about Trees (National Arbor Day Foundation)
4-H Youth record keeping
Project evaluation
- Forestry evaluation sheet (38 K PDF)
