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
- Tree ID
- Insect ID
- Disease ID
- Junior/Senior Tree List - Illustrated (5th-12th grade)
- Senior Tree List only - Illustrated (9th-12th grades)
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
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May 3 - May 5 Project SAFE State Archery, Rifle and Pistol Match 4-H Target Sports event
- Eatonton, GA - (166.0 Miles)
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May 4 2024 Annual Blueberry Cooking Contest Join us for the 2024 Annual Blueberry Cooking Contest for Youth and Adults on May 4, 2024! Cost is FREE to participate. Entries are welcome from men (18+), women (18+), and youth (17 and under). See flyer and registration form for more complete information. Adult winners will receive: 1st ($50), 2nd ($35), 3rd ($25); children/youth winners receive: 1st ($15), 2nd ($10), 3rd ($5). Contest sponsored by Jay's IGA and UGA Extension, Bacon County. Anyone is welcome to attend. After entries are judged, any individual in attendance may elect to pay a $1.00 tasting fee and taste any or all of the entries present.
- Alma, GA - (292.0 Miles)
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May 10 - May 12 Project SAFE State Modified Trap Match 4-H Target Sports event
- Eatonton, GA - (166.0 Miles)
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May 25 - May 27 Project SAFE State Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Match 4-H Target Sports event
- Savannah, GA - (327.0 Miles)