State 4-H Forestry Judging Contest

The State 4-H Forestry Judging Event is designed to provide youth participants with the opportunity to develop skills in critical thinking, leadership, teamwork, evaluation, communications, self-discipline, and decision-making. The event provides youths opportunities to: a) acquire information about forest ecosystems and forestry skills used in forest management and the unitization of forest products; b) learn basic principles and techniques in judging forest land in relationship to its potential for economic and recreation development, and c) appreciate and manage wisely West Virginia’s forest resources.

WHO:
WV 4-H/FFA Members: See Judging Contest General Rules for specific team composition, entry, state eligibility, etc.

WHEN: Saturday, April 29th, 2023

WHERE: Westvaco Natural Resources Center at WVU Forest 

COST: Counties will be responsible for meals, travel, and any needed lodging.

Register Here!

Registration Deadline: Friday, April 14, 2023

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

• Registration at Westvaco Natural Resources Center | 9:00-9:30 am
• Orientation | 9:30-9:45 am
• Written Exam | 9:45-10:30 am
• Tree Measurement | 10:30-11:30 am
• Forest Evaluation (Team) | 11:30 -12:15 pm
• Lunch | 12:15-1:00 pm
• Compass Traverse | 1:00-1:45 pm
• Insect & Disease ID | 1:45-2:30 pm
• Contest Review | 2:30-3:15 pm
• Awards & Homeward Bound | 3:15 pm

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