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Alphabet > Letter F >
F is for Forester Community Helpers > The Forester Career in Forestry Crafts > Acorns > Forest Animals > Trees Holidays and Events > *April > Arbor Day - last Friday *April 22nd > Earth Day *June 5th > World Environment Day Science > Plants > Forest > Trees |
Children will have the opportunity to explore the contributions of the forester an important community
helper. This is a wonderful career that embraces taking
care of our planet Earth and use its natural resources wisely. A forester is a person who works in and looks after a forest. Activity #1: Explore the three main areas that a forester works on related to the forest at Camfor.com Tree School (Canada) In this online activity children will be able to see the three main areas in which a forester works: Click on this link, and then scroll down to Explore the Working Forest mini-screen - Explore each of the three scenes: Recreation, Harvest, and Reforestation. In each area you can click on different objects and see animation and new information. Children will get a feel for the important work of a forester and how he helps to protect and use the resources of the forest wisely. Hit the back button on the left upper right side of the picture to visit the next area. Summary: Recreation: The forester is like a detective and he finds clues in the forest that help match the right activities for recreational spots such as campsites, picnic areas, hiking trails, and at the same time ensure the forest remains healthy. Harvest: The forester very carefully plans how much wood from trees is needed for the products that we need and want, but at the same time making sure that the forest remains healthy and productive. Reforestation: The forester has the responsibility of reforesting which means to decide what trees to plant and to prepare the area for planting Resource: Review these awesome primary lesson plans for educator courtesy of Camfor.com to introduce forestry and the job of the forester. Review the themes column for suggested activities, crafts and holidays/events for the topic of the forester. |
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To view updates to these activities visit: http://www.first-school.ws/activities/commherper/forester.htm |
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