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. (TLX: 1.6)

Explain how at least five of the identified species are used by humans or wildlife, noting whether they are native or invasive. (TLX: 1.4)

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. (TLX: 1.5)

Explain how forests contribute to clean air, water, soil health, wildlife habitat, and community well-being. (TLX: 1.4)

Complete your chosen forest study by collecting samples, examining growth rings, or identifying damage, and explain your findings. (TLX: 1.9)

Visit a managed forest, logging operation, wood-processing facility, or forestry professional and explain how forest management decisions are made. (TLX: 2.0)

Inventory potential hazardous trees in a camp, park, or neighborhood area and suggest appropriate remedies. (TLX: 1.8)

Participate in a forestry-related service or prevention activity such as wildfire prevention, conservation work, or public education. (TLX: 1.9)

Explain how mismanagement or neglect can damage forest ecosystems and what responsible stewardship looks like in practice. (TLX: 1.2)

Describe how learning forestry principles influences how you interact with and care for natural spaces. (TLX: 1.2)