The Alabama 4-H Forestry Program is designed to teach youth about native tree species, forest ecology, and how to manage forests. Youth ages 9 to 18 are eligible to participate in Alabama 4-H Forestry through independent study or as part of a club. In addition to learning natural resource management, youth benefit from developing life skills and meeting other people and professionals who have interests in natural resources.

Alabama Forestry Invitational Contest

Read more about this contest in the publication, Alabama Forestry Invitational Contest, 4HYD-2423.

State Manual & Study Guide

The information in the manual is designed to teach concepts of forest habitat management and to prepare youth participants for the annual statewide Alabama Forestry Invitational competitive event. By learning how to identify species, read maps, traverse ground, and measure timber, we are building the foundation for problem solving and everyday decision making in the forest management field.

To read the full version of the manual and study guide, download a PDF of Alabama 4-H Forestry Program 2024-25 State Manual & Study Guide, 4HYD-2426.

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact Emily Nichols at ekn0001@aces.edu.

Videos

To view all of the Alabama 4-H forestry videos, check out the 4-H Forestry Program playlist on the Alabama Extension YouTube channel.