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| Forest Resources Leader Guide 4H FOL 10 | Print PDF | |
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| 64-page Leader Guide to the three Florida 4-H Forest Resources Project Books: Adopt a Tree (4H FOM11), Trees and Me (4H FOM12), and Florida's Fabulous Forests (4H FOM13). This Leader Guide provides background information, suggested responses for the discussion questions, and tips on how to assist youth with each activity. Relevant activities in Project Learning Tree are also listed, enabling teachers and leaders to use both the Florida-specific 4-H projects with the nationally-acclaimed Project Learning Tree resource. In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H095 | ||
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FO1 |
Adopt a Tree 4H FOM 11 | Print PDF |
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| The Forestry Adopt-A-Tree 4-H Project Book is a forestry project for children ages 5-8. Kids locate and "adopt" a nearby tree, track changes to it over time, do bark and leaf rubbings, and search for visiting wildlife. Youngsters are also introduced to three common and special Florida trees: Cabbage Palm, Live Oak, and Longleaf Pine. In EDIS this publication is DLN FR 121. | ||
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Forestry Trees and Me 4-H Project Book 4H FOM 12 |
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| This is an environmental education publication and is the second in the series for children ages 9-11. Each of the thirteen activities engage members in exploring the interesting world of trees with exercises and thought questions. In Chapter 1, they will discover how trees grow. Chapter 2 includes strategies for identifying trees and 18 tree cards for the dominate species in 8 forest ecosystems across Florida. In Chapter 3, youth focus on the many benefits and values of trees, from wooden houses, rubber tires, and paper products, to restful and pleasing outdoor spaces. In EDIS this publication is DLN FR 122. | ||
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The Florida's Fabulous Forests Project Book 4H FOM 13 | Print PDF |
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| This is an environmental education publication and is the third 4-H project book in the Forest Resources series for members ages 12-18. It includes 17 activities including reflective questions and 47 ideas for additional projects and challenges. Youth explore 10 different kinds of forests in Florida: 8 natural ecosystems, the urban forest, and pine plantations. The activities also lead youth through an understanding of forest management, forest systems (wildlife, water, and soil), and forest management issues: wildfire and prescribed fire, forest insect and diseases, and invasive exotic plants. Youth who enjoy identifying forest plants may wish to compete in the annual 4-H Forest Ecology Contest. See www.sfrc.ufl.edu/4h for additional information. In EDIS this publication is DLN FR 123. | ||
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Journey Into Agroforestry | |
| Journey Into Agroforestry takes youth on an exploration of some land management decisions and forestry environments within
their community and surrounding areas. The project book was written for youth, ages 12 and beyond.
The Leader's Guide offers suggestions for managing groups of youth who
are completing the Agroforestry Project Book.
Youth Activity Book: 4H FOM 14. In
EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 232. |
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Forestry 4H Project Record Book 4H FOR 02 | Print PDF |
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| This is an environmental education publication for members age 10 and up. This publication includes information and activities about forest appreciation, tree identification, wood identification, tree planting, and the many uses of forest land. In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 022. | ||