The 4-H Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries Project is a great opportunity for an outdoor adventure. You can learn about wildlife and their habitats, learn to identify trees and other plants. This project includes 4-H Forestry judging, and the 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Program (aka Wildlife Judging).
4-H Forestry Judging Team
In 4-H Forestry Judging youth will learn about trees, insects diseases that affect trees, how to measure trees, and using a compass to pace for distance.
Learn more about the 4-H Forestry Project
4-H Wildlife Judging Team
The WHEP (Wildlife Habitat Education Program) is a 4-H youth natural resource program dedicated to teaching wildlife and fisheries habitat management to junior and senior-level (ages 8-19) youth in the United States. Studying a scientifically-based manual, participants:
- Learn wildlife terms and concepts
- Learn about different wildlife habitats
- Learn how to identify common wildlife foods
- Learn how to judge the quality of wildlife habitat
- Learn about wildlife habitat management practices
- Learn about wildlife damage management
Learn more about the 4-H Wildlife Project
UT Publications
- The All Season Pocket Guide to Identifying Common Tennessee Trees
- Identifying Hickory and Walnut Trees Native to Tennessee Using BRFs
- Identifying Oak Trees Native to Tennessee
- A Glossary of Common Forestry Terms (print edition) PB 1867
Contact
Sheldon Barker
Ext Agent III & Co Dir
Phone: 423-949-2611
Email: sdbarker@tennessee.edu