Extension
It Starts With Us
Natural Resources
Natural Resources
McCarty
Natural Resources
Forest Education: Health, Management, and Utilization
Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Today’s youth spend most of their days inside instead of being outside and exploring the land like previous generations. Educating today's youth on the resources that our forest land can give us is very beneficial to the youth and to the forest. Forests, also called woodlands, cover 48% of Kentucky and are mostly privately owned. These forests provide numerous environmental benefits such as improved air, water, and wildlife habitat. The forests provide a family income for many Menifee County Residents. Kentucky’s forests can be healthier and more productive by implementing sustainable forest management practices.
Youth will make informed decisions and take responsible action regarding natural resources conservation, protection, and restoration. Adults have an enhanced ability to address a variety of forest health, management and utilization related issues, resulting in: increased revenue, increased forest productivity, and improved forest health.
Adults make more informed decisions regarding managing and utilizing forest resources, and Timber harvest operations abide by all laws and regulations. Youth will explain the importance and role of natural resources content. Youth will utilize and practice life-skills in 4-H Natural Resources and environmental projects and clubs, and life situations.
Youth will gain knowledge and skills in environmental sciences and natural resources content. Youth will develop valuable life skills including decision making, critical thinking, communications, record keeping, wise use of resources, and leadership.
Adults will learn the Laws impacting forest health, management, and utilization will be understood.
Outcome: Youth plant their mushrooms and 80% have success
Indicator: Mushroom development
Method: 4-H Common Measures
Timeline: Winter 2021
Outcome: # of kids increase that have interest in Shooting Sports
Indicator: Sign ups increase
Method: 4-H Common Measures
Timeline: Summer 2021
Outcome: Master Loggers increase in the county
Indicator: Increase in Master Logger attendees
Method: Survey
Timeline: Winter 2021
Audience: 4-Hers
Project or Activity: Mushrooms
Content or Curriculum: The Fungus Files
Inputs: Teachers, Agents, Specialist, and SNAP
Date: 2020-2021 School Year
Project or Activity: AP Environmental Science
Content or Curriculum: Field Trips and activities
Inputs: Agents Specialist
Date: 2020-2021 School Year
Audience: Shooting Sports
Project or Activity: Shooting Sports
Content or Curriculum: Shooting Sports
Inputs: Shooting Sports
Date: Apr 2021-Sept 2021
Audience: Master Loggers
Project or Activity: Forestry Education Webinar
Content or Curriculum: UK Forestry
Inputs: Specialist
Date:Winter 2021
