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Forestry

Students develop an understanding of the practices for maintaining a healthy forest ecosystem through the help of professional foresters. They learn species identification, forest structure and dynamics, and a variety of management approaches.

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The Forestry section of the NH Envirothon will deal with the basic knowledge of forest types and facts that influence their diversity and use. Generally, your study should concentrate on the basics of how trees function and their importance to the forest ecosystem. You should focus on forest types, composition, identification and characteristics, important insects and diseases of New Hampshire forests, and the benefits of forest land and forest management practices. The Forestry test will also include a few questions related to the current issue theme, "Adapting to a Changing Climate". The learning objectives and resources under each section will include the current issue topics.

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Forestry Learning Objectives 2025

Forestry Resources 2025

2025 Tree Identification Sheet

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Forestry Resource Team

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Luke Berardinelli, Team leader, Central Region Forester, Division of Forests and Lands

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Ian Aldrich, Consulting Forestry Technician, Martin Forestry

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Kyle Lombard, Forest Health Program Coordinator, NH Dept. of Natural & Cultural Resources

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Josh Levesque, Forester, US Army Corps of Engineers

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Samantha Schupp, Park Ranger, US Army Corps of Engineers

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​Leo Maslan, Wood Procurement Forester, Finch Paper LLC, Glens Falls, NY

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What is the NH Envirothon?

Each year, teams of five students work together to gain skills and knowledge in NH ecology.  Throughout the program, students develop effective teamwork, resource management and ecology. At the same time, they gain valuable exposure to a range of disciplines and possible career paths.

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The Envirothon Competition is a cross-curriculum adventure, impacting the sciences as well as history and cultural studies.  Student leadership is encouraged. The NHE, conservation districts, and various natural resource agencies and organizations assist in educator support and student learning.

 

Some educators involve a whole class, while most advise teams of five members as a club or after school activity. The NHE is open to all high school students, and grades 6-8. Teams may be sponsored by a school, home-school group, agricultural association, scout, or community service group.  

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A skill-based academic competition state test is held each May.  Teams are evaluated on skills and knowledge in aquatics, forestry, soils, wildlife and the current environmental issue. Winning teams from each participating state and province advance to the National Conservation Foundation Envirothon (NCFE) to compete for international recognition, scholarships and prizes. ​

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Since 1991, the NH Envirothon has supported student growth and inquiry in Environmental Science, Natural Resource conservation, and STEM education under the direction of the NH Association of Conservation Districts (NHACD).  

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