Forestry

Identify at least 15 species of trees, shrubs, or vines in a local forested area and explain key identifying features and habitats for each.

Explain how at least five of the identified species are used by humans or wildlife, noting whether they are native or invasive.

Choose one forest study focus (wood use, growth patterns, or forest damage) and plan how you will examine and document real examples in the field.

Explain how forests contribute to clean air, water, soil health, wildlife habitat, and community well-being.

Complete your chosen forest study by collecting samples, examining growth rings, or identifying damage, and explain your findings.

Visit a managed forest, logging operation, wood-processing facility, or forestry professional and explain how forest management decisions are made.

Inventory potential hazardous trees in a camp, park, or neighborhood area and suggest appropriate remedies.

Participate in a forestry-related service or prevention activity such as wildfire prevention, conservation work, or public education.

Explain how mismanagement or neglect can damage forest ecosystems and what responsible stewardship looks like in practice.

Describe how learning forestry principles influences how you interact with and care for natural spaces.