Forestry Tour Educates Youth in North Central Idaho

Authors

Randall H. Brooks, University of MinnesotaFollow
Jillian Moroney, University of IdahoFollow

Volume

52

Issue

4

DOI

10.34068/joe.52.04.20

Abstract

The Clearwater County Sixth Grade Forestry Tour is a unique 3-day, 2-night program that provides participants an objective view of the importance and impact of natural resource-based industries while promoting an understanding of issues regarding natural resource uses. The targeted audience is 6th grade youth, but others interested in natural resources also attend. The tour is sponsored by monetary donations from the logging industry, businesses, and private individuals. Participants camp in the woods, tour the Clearwater Bioregion, and engage with natural resource professionals who use visual aids and hands-on educational approaches. Outcomes indicate a 32% increase in knowledge.

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Recommended Citation

Brooks, R. H., & Moroney, J. (2014). Forestry Tour Educates Youth in North Central Idaho. The Journal of Extension, 52(4), Article 20. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.52.04.20