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COOPERATIVE EXTENSION WORK IN AND HOME ECONOMICS

STATE OF" WASHINGTON

STATE COLLEGE OF' WASHINGTON EXTENSION SERVICE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF' AGRICULTURE COUNTY AOENT WORK CDDPERATINO PULLMAN, WASHINGTON

t. Mimeo. 1794 OCT 16 1956 1956

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The 4-H The 4·-H Guard ill The 4-H Ranger IIl The 4-H Farm

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Forestry is one of the most important industries in Washington State -

$4750 million from timber crop Millions from recreation

There are 24 million acres in forested lands in Washington State, fully 1 /Z our land area.

You are a part of this great industry of the Northwest -

"Fishing Hunting Trapping Keeping Washington Green Living, playing and working out of doors"

In your Forestry project -- You will make friends with our friends, tre.es, shrubs, animals, birds, fish, etc. .~'

Get out in the . Join the men who protect our .

Do a rugged job as you hit the trail on:

-- forest lore -- woodsmanship skills -- campers know-how -- stopping the wind -- growing a cash crop -- managing a forest farm- -woodlot or shelterbelt

These outlines of requirements and activities are for

You Your Parents Your Leader Your Ag.ent Your Local To use in developing other activities, Ideas Skills Independent judgement and thinking in your "Forestry Fun and Experiences"

For Demonstration and Exhibit Ideas Refer to E. M. 1733 Ext. Mimeo. 1794 Page Z

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THE 4-H WOODSMAN

This phase of 4-H Forestry is designed to develop skills in working and playing out doors. The better acquainted you . become with Forest, Soil, Water and Wildlife the more at home you will feel in our great out of doors.

THE 4-H WOODSMAN REQUIREMENTS

1 •. TREE IDENTIFICATION AND APPRECIATION Must learn to know the ten important of the locality, and the important uses of each of them.

Z. USE Be able to sharpen and use safely the ax and .

3. COMPASS Be able to read and use the compass.

4. PACING Be able to pace distances.

1-Z-3-4 plus any four of the other activities listed or similar substitutes of your own selection are required to complete this project.

5. FIRE SAFETY Know how to use and build a camp or cooking fire.

6. CAMP COOKERY Be able to cook a meal for one person out doors.

7. OUTDOOR SURVIVAL Know how to build a bough bed and a lean-to shelter in an emergency.

8 .. Plant a tree or shrub that will live,

For Demonstration and Exhibit Ideas Refer to E. M .. 1733 (over) Ext. M imeoo 1794 Page 3

9. TRAPPING Make a figure 4 trap.

10. FORE)T INSECTS Find and identify five important forest insects.

11. FORE)T MAPPING Be able to read a map and map symbols.

12. FORE)T SOILS Know how soil is formed and the relation .of bacteria and organic matter to its fertility.

13. OTHERS There are many other activities you with your leaders, local forester and agent may work out to fit your individual situation.

For Demonstration and Exhibit Ideas Refer to E. M. 1733 Ext. Mlmeo. 1794 THE 4-H GUARD Page 4 /

Thi• phase ia deaigned to emphasize the work of protecting our natural re1ourcea ol peat•, soil, water and wildlife. It ia further intended to lncreaae the knowledge and understanding of the natural resources acquired in the firat section of the 4-H woodsman.

THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 4-H GUARD

1 • FIRE PREVENTION Know the principle causes of forest .es in the state.

2. FIRE CONTROL Be familiar with fire control organizations and how they operate.

3. FIRESUPERVISION Know the basic principles of fire control and how they are applied in forestry (i.e.) the fire triangle, weather influence, locating the fire, fire line construction etc.

4. FOREST MAPPING Know how to read and use a sectionized map. Be able to locate a parcel of land by legal description,

1-2-3-4 plus any four of the other activities Hated or similar substitutes of your own aelection are required to complete this project.

5. FOREST INSECTS Find and identify five additional harmful forest inaecte.

6. FOREST SICKNESS Find and identify five important forest diseases • .

For Demonstration and Exhibit Ideas Refer to E. M. 1733 (over} Ext.. Mimeo. 1794 Page 5

7. IDENTIFICATION Learn to identify five additional trees and five common native shrubs.

8. REFORESTATION Collect and extract 1/4 pound of seed of the native evergreen tree .. Collect for sale or to use at least one sack of cones for Christmas stock. Plant fifty trees in a forest or shelter belt area. Make and plant a 4 x 4 nursery bed with seeds you have collected with seeds you· collect and extract.

9. FORESTINVENTORY Make a tree measuring stick. Be able to measure and calculate the volume of ten selected trees .

10. Learn to recognize the forest damage caused by at least 3 rodents or animals (i.e. ) white footed mouse, beaver, bear, deer and others .

Collect and display sections showing the characteristic signs of three different insects or diseases (i.e. ) bark beetles, white blister rust, wood rotting fungus etc.

11. FOREST WILDLIFE Learn the food requirements of three important game animals .

12. FOREST FUN FOR YOU!! Any other activity related to soil, water and wildlife that interests you and fits your area .

For Demonstration and Exhibit Ideas Refer to E . M. 1733 Ext. Mimeo. 1794 Page e

THE 4-H RANGER

This phase is designed to emphasize the management of forest and other natural resources, water, soil and wildlife. The ranger builds on the knowledge gained in the 4-H woodsman and the 4-H guard.

THE 4-H RANGER REQUIREMENTS

1. REFORESTATION Reforest an acre of land at least 600 trees, or establish a windbreak of at least 300 trees.

Make cuttings of black cottonwood and reforest an abandoned wet meadow or other swampy area not now producing a desirable crop.

Release an acre of coniferious reproduction over topped by small sized stagnated alder or other non-commercial hardwoods growing on a site better suited to conifers.

2. Be able to lay out and measure the merchantable value on a 1/5 acre plot, using the usual forestry and techniques.

3. Complete the forest project on at least one acre, to be approved by your leader and local forester or care of windbreak or farm woodlot.

Apply c ultural treatment to an acre of Christmas tree land.

Construct and maintain a fire break-or -trail.

D evelop a springer water hole for fire protection purposes.

P rune crop trees on ____ acres of forest.

For Demonstra tion and Exhibit Ideas Refer to E.M. 1733 (over) Ext. Mimeo. 1794 Page 7

4.. FOREST IDENTIFICATI ON Be able to i dentify all the m o re common native shrubs and trees of your area = Let' s Know Our Friends Of The Forest.

5o FOREST LEADERSHIP Assist your fo rester leader with the project work of less advanced members.

1-2-3 =4 =5 plus any four of the other activities listed or similar substitutes of your own selection are required to complete this projecta

1 .. FIRE CONTROL Participate in some local fire prevention pre ~ suppression or suppression activity as approved by local forest warden, ranger, Keep Washington Green association or other local group.

Enter poster contest s of Keep Washington Green organizations ..

2o FOREST REPORT Write a 500 w o rd report on some phase of resource use or management imp ortant to your local areao

3. FOREST INSECTS Collection a n d i denti fication of samples of additional insects or tree diseases o r the dama ge cau sed by them.

4o FOREST PROTECTI ON Carry out m ountain beaver erradication project where such damage occurs » either by trapping or poi s oningo

Any other activities of a similar natu re suggested by leader j local forester or other resource person» and p ertaining to f orest, soil j) water or wildlife conservationo

F or Demonstration and Exhib it Ideas Refer to Eo M o 1733 Ext. Mimeo. 1794 Page 8 THE 4-H FORESTER

This phase is designed to cover the harvesting, marketing and business aspects of forestry. It is intended for the most advanced club member capable of planning and carrying out a project or projects meeting the approval of agent, leader and local forestero It assumes a club member has acquired a good understanding of the relationships that exist among the natural resources of soil, water, forest and wildlife and has developed special interest that he wishes to carry on.

4-H TREE FARM FORESTER REQUIREMENTS

1. This should include members who have met or that can prove mastery of the equivalent knowledge required of other phases of forestry.

2. That the activities selected constitute a reasonable years accomplishment and are of an advanced nature.

3, That project plans be well outlined in the record book and schedule for completion be set and approved by local forester and leader in advance of project work.

4, That members assist leader and other less advanced members in club activity at all opportunities including Junior Leadership in Forestry.

Suggested Activities

These may be substituted for or added to fit any local condition on the advise and under the guidance of the leader, agent and a local forester.

1. The planning and carrying out of a selective in a farm .

For Demonstration and Exhibit Ideas Refer to E. M. 1733 (over) Ext . Mimeo. 1794 Page 9

2. Reforesting ten acres or more to a desirable species of tree ~

3. Establishing a forest nursery and producing 10, 000 trees or more.

4. Developing and managing a Christmas tree areao

5. Establishing and maintaining a satisfactory windbreak.

6. Doing advanced work in any of the areas suggested in the 4-H Woodsman, 4-H Guard or 4 - H Ranger.

7. Any other comparable and advanced project work that may be suggested by leader, local forester or other resource people and lending its elf to the local area.

For Demonstration and Exhibit Ideas Refer to E o M . 1733 Ext. M i meo.. 1794 / Page 10

4 - H FORESTRY GROUP PROJECTS

For: Groups of club members working together in Forestry with the help of Agent ~ Leader-Parents and Local Forester·

YOUR GROUPS MAY:

1. Plan a years forestry activities Recorded in 4 - H record book of each member .

2. Carry out 2 or more activities listed below or activities of a comparabl e nature as planned with agent, leader, parents and local . Record the activities and meetings in the regular record book.

3 . Each member of the group must be responsible for and participate i n the planned activities to the satisfaction of leader and local forester to complete .

4. Make a group exhibit at the local, county, or district Fair showi ng some phase or phases of their activity as they help in forestry practices.

5 . Jr .- Leadership to help other younger 4-H forestry members grow in Club work by doing a planned job within the Club as record books, exhibits, demonstrations, tours, judging, etc .

** COMPLETION

Each member of the group completing this type of a group activity may be considered a Forestry Club member and be recognized as completing an individual 4-H Forestry Project with a pin for years work in forestry and compete for other 4-H Forestry awards - in Demonstration's State Contests -County Medal-National Trips .

1. REFORESTATION - Tree planting activities on public land, club properties or other l ands . - Establish a community arboretum where native trees and shrubs are gathered together . - Establishing forestry demonstration areas properly signed to encourage desirable forestry practices. - Identifying and signing native trees and shrubs in and adjacent to publicly used areas .

For Dem onstration and Exhibit Ideas Refer to E. M . 1733 (over) Ext. Mimeo. 1794 Page 11

2. SHOWING THE P U BLIC AND COMMUNITY SERVICE - Erecting F orest r y Fai r exhibits . - Maintaining a roadside p i cnic spot, camp grounds, or other public frequented areas - may include development of a new area. - Establish a club n u rsery project. - Plan, o r gani ze and carry out anti-litter bug program. - Develop a spring or water hole by out, cementing, fencing or other necessary work. - A project t o eliminate n oxiou s w eeds by Forest Planting.

3 . WOODSMANSHIP AND WI LDLIFE - Mountain hike w ith overnight camp out to practice woodsmanship and skills of For est ry Club work. - Club fishi ng bee, clam bake, or wiener roast. - A cone collecting field day. - Improve a fish stream, pond, or lake. - Take wildlife census of an area. - Improve wildlife of an area by establishing food plants needed.

4. FOREST PROTECT ION - Mountain beaver trapping club contest to run for specified period. - Porcupine control contest. - A blister rust con trol projecti on by eradication of currants and gooseberries . - Any Forest Insect Project that may fit the local needs.

5. FIRE PR'EVENTION - Enter fire preventi on activities of Keep Washington Green Association or other organi zed fire control organizations.

6. SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION - Stabili ze an erodi ng g ully with tree and shrub planting.

And many others that fit yo ur l ocal area. Check with your County Extension Agent - Local Forest er -L eader fo r other ideas .

For Demonstr a tion and Exhib it Ideas Refer to E. M . 1733 njm 9/56