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Catoosa County
UGA Extension Office

Forestry Judging

    Forestry Judging is a competitive contest where 4-H'ers learn about one of Georgia's most valuable resources. Participants learn to identify trees, insects and diseases. They also participate in compass and pacing activities and learn how to complete saw timber volume estimations. Forestry Judging provides an opportunity for youth to gain a better appreciation for our local forest resources and how they contribute to our economy and quality of life.

Juniors (5th- 8th Grade) will learn

  • Identification of 44 species of trees
  • Identification of 31 forest insects and diseases
  • Tree Measurement Estimation
  • Pacing

Seniors (9th- 12th Grade) will learn

  • Identification of 70 species of trees
  • Identification of 53 forest insects and diseases
  • Tree Measurement Estimation
  • Compass and Pacing
  • Forest Site Evaluation Team Event (State Contest Only)

2019 Practice Dates

Practices are held at the Catoosa County 4-H Office. Call for more information on practice times and how you can be a part of our Forestry Judging Team!

July 10th

July 17th

July 24th

August 7th

August 14th

August 21st

August 28th  

September 3rd- District Competition in Conyers at Camp Westminster

Resources

General

Pacing

Volume Estimation

Tree ID

Insect and Disease ID

YouTube videos by Alabama Extension for Juniors 
*Series of short videos explaining each disease or insect*