FORESTRY SECTION 

Tree identification - Official Tree List

Trees of Arkansas is available through Arkansas Forestry Commission offices Copies are $5.00.

"Best Management Practices for Water Quality Production" - Arkansas Foresty Commission (AFC) Publication available in all AFC offices (3-27-06)

Also, search the Dendrology Demystified - A Tree Tutorial web site – http://homestead.org/DGlennMiller/Trees2/TutorialTwo.htm

Forest Evaluation Study Guide

Forest Evaluation Score Sheet

Arkansas Forestry Facts.

Glossary

Federal Laws Affecting Forestry.

Compass Traverse Study Guide.

Measurement Of Standing Trees Study Guide.

Forest Insect And Disease Web Site – Insects and Diseases of Trees in the South
    http://wiki.bugwood.org/Archive:South

Valuable Web Sites for Forestry Study:
        Arkansas Forestry Commission - www.forestry.state.ar.us
        USDA Natural Resource Conservsation Service - plants.usda.gov
        National 4-H Forestry Invitational - www.aces.edu/N4HFI
        Trees of Alabama and the Southeast -   
             www.forestry.auburn.edu/samuelson/dendrology/index.html

Canon Envirothon Core Curriculum - www.envirothon.org/resources/guidelines/forestry.php (link added Dec. 05)

Tools: A Biltmore Stick and a Bearing compass will be provided at the test site
to each team. You must know how to use each of these tools and be prepared to demonstrate the measuring of standing timber and compass and pacing. Please do not bring your own sticks or compass.

Sample Tests

The Envirothon Steering Committee gratefully acknowledges Mr. Mike Mowery for
overseeing the materials in the Forestry Section.