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Forests, Rangeland and Wildlife Project

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The life of trees can be very long, and they can tell us much about our past.

Learn basic facts about trees.
Identify the trees in your area.
Learn about pest management in forestry.
Participate in tree surveys.
Learn which trees are hardwood, softwood, deciduous or conifer.
Learn how trees benefit the environment.

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OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE:

Complete an invasive species survey.
Collect leaves and show them in your science class.
Visit a tree farm.
Job shadow a city forester or park ranger to explore careers that interest you.
Contact your county NDSU Extension office for other local workshops, activities and events.
Interview a lumber yard manager about his/her business.
Interested in a college education in the area of forestry? Schedule a visit with North Dakota State University to explore these majors (www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/plantsci/horticulture/index.htm).

Exhibit a bark collection project.
Make a poster about the parts of a tree.
Do a display board on the proper way to prune trees.
Do a poster about tree farming.
Create a logbook and picture record of trees on your property or in your area.
Complete a video of the process of planting and harvesting trees.
Prepare a poster to show the methods to harvest trees.
Create a display board that identifies insect damage to trees.
Make a cost/profit comparison about starting your own tree farm business.
Do a research project to find the oldest tree in your county.
Do a display of the common insect pests of North Dakota forests.
Complete a map of tree distribution in North Dakota.