The North American Envirothon site (www.envirothon.org) provides several resources needed to be successful at the WV Envirothon competition. The Key Points list topics included in the competition and useful training resources. Additional resources are provided below:
Tree ID
West Virginia Forestry Tree ID
Virginia Tech Tree ID
Trees in Winter
Twigs of Common Trees (pdf)
Arbor Day Foundation
Logging Regulations
Laws and Regulations for WV Loggers (PDF)
Invasive Species
Fighting Invasive Plants of WV (PDF)
Fighting Aquatic Invasive Species (PDF)
Fighting Invasive Forest Pests and Pathogens (PDF)
Invasive Species Presentation (PDF for Viewing)
Invasive Species Presentation (PowerPoint for Presentation)
USDA Invasive Species list
Trees and Ecosystem Benefits
22 Benefits of Trees
Trees Value to Worlds Largest Cities
Ecosystem Services (USDA)
Additional Resources
Maryland Envirothon Forestry Resource Guide (pages 18-22 focus on Basal Area and Plot Sampling)
4H Forestry Invitational - Training Materials
Enhancing Cerulean Warbler Habitat in the Appalachians (PDF)
Forestry Measurements and Tools
Forestry Benefits: Urban and Community Forestry
Forest Stewardship: Timber Harvesting
Managing Forests for Fish and Wildlife
Michigan Forests Forever Teacher Guide
National Envirothon Forestry Guidelines
Physiology of Trees: Michigan Forests Forever
West Virginia Forestry Association - Forest Facts
Woodland Management- Measuring your forests
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