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Forestry Judging

Forestry Judging

4-H Forestry Field Day/Forestry Judging

Forestry Field Day (FFD) is a competitive Judging 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. FFD 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.


Resources:

Forestry Field Day Resources are all listed on the Georgia 4-H website in one convenient location covering all areas of the competition.
The resources page has links to the competition guidelines, the Forestry Field Day Manual, score cards, practice quizzes, tutorial videos and more.

Georgia 4-H Forestry Field Day  website


1) Study Guides: GA 4-H Forestry Judging handbook

 

 

2) Flash Cards/Slide Show
      (by Paulding County Extension)

This is a wonderful study guide with excellent color pictures and detailed information. Each section is numbered to match the official Georgia field day manual lists.

 

3)  National Forestry Invitational Training Resources

  • Tree Identification References
    Virginia Tech Dendrology
    (shows picture of leaves, bark, flowers/nuts)
  • List of Insects - flash card format4)  Additional Resources - tree spreadsheet grouped by leaf type
  • List of Diseases - flash card format

 

 

 

4) Additional Resource - spreadsheet by leaf type

 


Upcoming Events

  • Dec 6 - Dec 7 Cloverleaf Project Achievement (4th - 6th Grade) - Union County Youth will compete in demonstration projects, food labs, and performing arts in 4th - 6th grades.
    • Blairsville, GA - (88.0 Miles)
  • Dec 12 - Dec 13 State Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging Contest Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging is a competitive judging contest where 4-H’ers learn about cotton as an agriculture commodity in our state as well as to promote cotton through commercials or advertisements. 4-H’ers gain skills in making rational decisions when purchasing goods and services while maximizing resources. https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/healthy-living-contests/cotton-boll-and-consumer-judging/
    • Eatonton, GA - (166.0 Miles)
  • Dec 13 - Dec 15 Fall Forum 4-H event
    • Eatonton, GA - (166.0 Miles)
  • Dec 13 - Dec 14 Poultry Judging Certified Coaches' Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/judging-teams/poultry/
    • Eatonton, GA - (166.0 Miles)
  • Dec 13 - Dec 14 Wildlife Judging Certified Coaches' Training 4-H Training
    • Eatonton, GA - (166.0 Miles)
  • Dec 13 - Dec 14 State FFA & 4-H Rabbit Show 4-H event
    • Perry, GA - (199.0 Miles)
  • Jan 8 - Jan 9 Livestock Judging Certified Coaches' Training 4-H Training
    • Calhoun, GA - (43.0 Miles)
  • Jan 9 - Jan 11 GA 4-H SAFE Certified Coaches Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/
    • Eatonton, GA - (166.0 Miles)
  • Jan 10 - Jan 11 Counselor Selection 4-H event
    • Eatonton, GA - (166.0 Miles)