4061 - Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
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4061.1) | 291 |
Number of youth who use their skills to conserve natural resources |
4061.2) | 415 |
Number of youth who can identify the natural resources in their community |
4061.3) | 415 |
Number of youth who have gained an understanding of the ecosystems in nature |
4061.4) | 276 |
Number of youth who have engaged in a community project related to natural resource conservation |
Author: Alexandria Bryant
Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky’s natural resources play an important role in our state’s social, economic, and environmental well-being. Kentucky has over 91,000 miles of rivers and streams, more than 225,000 acres of ponds, lakes, and reservoirs, and Kentucky is 48% forested. The forestry sector alone contributed an estimated $14.6 billion in total economic contribution in 2015, and provided more than 57,000 jobs. Kentucky’s woodlands are vital, providing homes to a wide diversity of wildlife, prot