Alabama Forestry Invitational State Manual & Study Guide The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Everyone is welcome! Please let us know if you have accessibility needs. © 2020 by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. All rights reserved. www.aces.edu 4HYD-2426 Alabama Cooperative Extension System Mission Statement The Alabama Cooperative Extension System, the primary outreach organization for the land grant mission of Alabama A&M University and Auburn University, delivers research-based educational programs that enable people to improve their quality of life and economic well-being. ALABAMA 4-H VISION Alabama 4-H is an innovative, responsive leader in developing youth to be productive citizens and leaders in a complex and dynamic society. Our vision is supported through the collaborative, committed efforts of Extension professionals, youth, and volunteers. ALABAMA 4-H MISSION 4-H is the youth development component of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. 4-H helps young people from rural and urban areas explore their interests and expand their awareness of our world while providing opportunities to develop a greater sense of who they are and who they can become–as contributing citizens of our communities, our state, our nation, and our world. This mission is achieved through research-based educational programs of Alabama A&M and Auburn Universities and an ongoing tradition of applied, hands-on/minds-on experiences, which develop the heads, hearts, hands, and health of Alabama youth. 4-H is a community of young people across Alabama who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Disclaimer: Contents of this guide are intended for internal audiences and are subject to change. ii Table of Contents Introduction ............................................. 4 Insect and Disease Identification .......... 23 Objectives ............................................................. 4 Introduction ...................................................... 23 Knowledge and Skills ........................................... 4 Contest Rules ..................................................... 23 Code of Conduct ................................................... 4 Official Insect Species List ................................. 23 Contest ................................................................. 4 Practice Insect and Disease Identification Additional Resources ........................................... 4 Scoresheet ......................................................... 25 References ......................................................... 26 Alabama Forestry Invitational Additional Resources ........................................ 26 Competition .............................................. 5 Contest Rotations ................................................ 5 Topographic Maps................................. 26 Example Event Schedule ...................................... 5 Objectives .......................................................... 26 Contest Rules ..................................................... 26 General Rules and Regulations .............. 5 Change in Elevation ........................................... 27 I.Participants and Eligibility ................................. 5 Measuring Distance ........................................... 27 II.General Contest Rules ...................................... 6 Line of Travel...................................................... 27 Alabama Forestry Facts .......................... 7 Map Symbols...................................................... 28 Practice Topographic Maps Forestry's Effects on the Alabama Economy ....... 7 Scoresheet.......................................................... 30 Forestry Presence in Alabama ............................. 7 Forests and the Environment .............................. 8 Other Forestry Facts ............................................ 9 Forest Evaluation .................................... 31 References .......................................................... 10 Objectives .......................................................... 31 Contest Rules ..................................................... 31 Tree Identification ................................. 11 I. Site Evaluation ........................................ 31 Objectives: .......................................................... 11 II. Stand Evaluation .................................... 33 Contest Rules ..................................................... 11 III. Recommended Practices ........................ 34 Official Tree Identification Species List ............. 12 IV. Forest Inventory ..................................... 34 Practice Tree Identification Scoresheet ............ 13 Practice Forest Evaluation Scoresheet ............. 35 References .......................................................... 14 Forestry Quiz ......................................... 37 Additional Resources ......................................... 14 Objectives .......................................................... 37 Contest Rules ..................................................... 37 Tree Measurement ................................. 14 Objectives ........................................................... 14 Forestry Knowledge Bowl ..................... 37 Contest Rules ..................................................... 14 Objectives .......................................................... 37 Measurement of Standing Trees ....................... 15 Equipment ......................................................... 37 Using a Volume Table ........................................ 16 Official ............................................................... 37 Practice Scoresheet (Senior) .............................. 18 Procedure of Play .............................................. 38 Practice Scoresheet (Junior) .............................. 19 Suggested Bowl Setup ....................................... 40 Additional Resources ......................................... 20 Forestry Bowl Bracket Diagram ........................ 41 Compass Traverse ................................. 20 Glossary .................................................. 42 Introduction ...................................................... 20 Contest Rules ..................................................... 20 Federal Laws Affecting Forestry .......... 45 Practice Compass Traverse Scoresheet ............ 22 3 Welcome Knowledge and Skills Forest habitat management and conservation The Alabama Cooperative Extension System 4-H Identification of tree species Program invites you to join the team by becoming a Tree measurement Forestry Invitational participant. Identification of forest insects and diseases By working as a team, we can provide more Compass and pacing opportunities for youth and adults to learn about Forest stand evaluation forestry and natural resource management. Critical thinking, decision making, Together we can increase awareness of Alabama’s communication, and team building skills resources and ensure quality forest habitat for future generations. Code of Conduct All participants are required to follow the 4-H Code The purpose of this guide is to provide you with of Conduct. information and tools necessary for developing practical forestry skills and preparing youth ages 9 Contest to 18 to become successful Forestry Invitational Seniors will compete in all seven contest rotations, participants. and the winning team will have the opportunity to represent Alabama at the National 4-H Forestry The provided activities and teaching methods can Invitational held annually at the Jackson’s Mill 4-H be tailored according to age, number of students in Center in Weston, West Virginia. Juniors will the class, and the physical learning environment. compete in all contest rotations with the exception Pertinent information and resources to make of Insects and Diseases, though they will participate teaching your participants as easy as possible are for practice. You are encouraged to enlist the help included, as well as tips for working with a team. of local foresters and other subject matter experts to assist with training teams. 4-H Forestry offers Junior and Senior level opportunities. Participants will learn how to Additional Resources manage and conserve a variety of forest habitats by Instructional Videos: acquiring skills in tree species identification, timber Compass and Pacing measurement, insect and disease identification, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C- compass and pacing, and evaluating forest growth. oJVuIp1ek&list=PLB662BB96927FA87A Insect and Disease Pests http://www.forestry.state.al.us/ResourceSheets.aspx?bv Introduction =5&s=0 Objectives Publications: Develop awareness and appreciation of the A Key to Common Trees of Alabama need and importance of conserving natural http://www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/A/ANR-0509/ANR- resources 0509.pdf Forest Ecology Acquire information and understanding of http://www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/Y/YANR-0196/YANR- practical forestry skills 0196.pdf Develop citizenship and leadership knowledge National 4-H Forestry Invitational: and skills Forestry Manuals and Contest Lists Demonstrate knowledge and skills by http://4hforestryinvitational.org/training/forestry- participating in state-level forestry judging manuals activities Receive recognition for accomplishments 4 Day Two Alabama Forestry 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Senior