Paulding County 4-H Forestry Judging
4-H'ers pose for a team photo at Forestry Judging Northwest District competition
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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 sawtimber 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.
Forestry Judging is progressive and each practice builds upon the last. To sign up for reminders by the text you can join our Remind group.
At the first practice, please be sure you have submitted all participation forms including:
- *MEDICAL INFORMATION & RELEASE FORM (MIRF)
Note: New/updated one needed for each separate type of 4-H event.
2025 Season Information and Schedule
Mark your calendar for 9 am-2 pm on:
- Monday, June 2
- Wednesday, June 11
- Monday, July 14
- Monday, July 21
- Weekly evening practices once school begins until September Competition
After-School Practices (Mock Contest Style):
TBD.
TBD – 4-H Forestry Field Day Contest for Juniors/Seniors TBD
Some reminders about practice:
- Bring a three-ring binder for your manual.
- Bring ALL flashcards you have from last year's meetings.
- Wear tennis shoes with a closed toe and closed heel.
- Bring water and sunscreen! (It's going to be HOT!)
- Be on time!
4-H Forestry Field Day Resources
Tree Identification References
- Georgia 4-H Forestry Field Day Resources
- Junior Tree Quizzes
- Senior Tree Quizzes
- Tree Pictures - Duke University
- Arbor Day Tree Identification Guide - Eastern U.S.
Insect and Disease References
- Junior Insect and Disease Practice
- Senior Insect and Disease Practice
- Forest Health Guide for Georgia
- Insects and Diseases of Trees in the South
- National 4-H Forestry Disease and Insect Flash Cards
- Free Forest Pest Insects App. for iPhone/iPad
Flash Card Templates
- Junior Leaves (5th - 12th grade)
- Senior Leaves (9th - 12th grade)
- Junior Insects (5th - 12th grade)
- Senior Insects (5th - 12th grade)
- Junior Disease Flash Cards (5th - 12th grade)
- Senior Disease Flash Cards (9th - 12th grade)
Study Guides
Contact
For more information about Paulding County 4-H Youth Development Programs, call 770-443-7616.
A small frog found during one of our field trips, in the hand of a 4-H Team member.