Forestry judging trains young people in decision-making skills related to forestry and forest management. Team members learn:
- How to identify native species of trees by their twig, fruit and wood
- How to identify insects and diseases found in trees of the Tennessee Forest
- How to measure trees and evaluate timber
- How to use a compass and basic geometric concepts
In forestry judging, a team consists of three or four 4-H members. Each member works independently and the top three scores are combined to make up the team score.
Practice Session Information
Contact Mary Morgan at Weakley County Extension at (731) 364-3164 or markmorg@utk.edu if you are interested in participating or have questions about the Forestry Judging Contest