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Conservation Project Planning
Carol Pilgrim
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Conservation …What Does It Mean?
conservation • The act of preserving, guarding, or
protecting; the keeping (of a thing) in a safe or entire state; preservation.
• A wise use of natural resources. Source:
Wiktionary.org
How do you make conservation part of your unit program?
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WHY IS CONSERVATION A PART OFWOOD BADGE
LEADER TRAINING?
Conservation
Environmental Education
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THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVATION IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
The Scout Law The Outdoor Code
9th Point….
A Scout is Thrifty
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How to involve Scouts in conservation efforts?
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A Partnership is Needed!LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY
SCOUTING UNIT
•US National Park Service
•VA Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries
•VA Dept. of Forestry
•VA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation
•City / County Parks and Recreation
•VA Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
•Chesapeake Bay Foundation
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Types of Conservation Projects
• Habitat and Wildlife
• Trails and Campsites
• Monitoring
• Structures
• Educational
• Historical
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Conservation ProjectsHabitat and Wildlife
WATERWAYS – Improve habitat, streams, and shorelines
WATERWAYS – Stabilize threatened stream banks
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Conservation ProjectsHabitat and Wildlife
PLANTING – Re-vegetate damaged meadows and hillsides
PLANTING – Plant trees, shrubs, and grasses to control erosion or attract wildlife
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Conservation ProjectsHabitat and Wildlife
URBAN ENVIRONMENT – Establish and care for urban green spaces and neighborhood parks
URBAN ENVIRONMENT – Create environmental impact awareness of your urban storm water drainage systems. Distribute information on how to properly dispose of toxic waste
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Conservation ProjectsHabitat and Wildlife
WILDLIFE – Habitat improvement with nest boxes, feeders, or restocking fish
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TRAILS – Maintain or create trails
CAMPSITES – Increase access. Remove unwanted sites
Conservation Projects Trails and Campsites
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Conservation Projects Monitoring
Rainfall and Water Quality
Populations - Great Back-Yard Bird Count
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Conservation Projects Structures
Buildings, Bridges, Fences
Nature trail signs
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Conservation Projects Educational
Develop and maintain outdoor classroom sites
Teach skills and develop informational brochures
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Conservation Projects Historical
Clean and repair statues, gravestones, and other historical site
Assist archaeologists in protecting and studying archaeological sites
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WHAT MAKES A GOOD CONSERVATION PROJECT?
• Involve Scouts in All Aspects of a Project
• Make Projects Fun
• Choose Reasonable First Projects
• Consider Skill Levels
• Set Reasonable Goals
• Make A Difference
• Adopt-a-site
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HOW TO DO A CONSERVATION PROJECT
1. PROJECT OVERVIEW• Plan & Evaluate – “Conservation Project Planning
Checklist” (Wood Badge Handbook page 60)
2. ACTIVITY LIST
• Tools & Materials
• Transportation
• Communications
• Safety
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HOW TO DO A CONSERVATION PROJECT
3. ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS
• Document
4. PUTTING THE PLAN INTO ACTION
• As planned!
• As a Team!
• With feedback and support!
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HOW TO DO A CONSERVATION PROJECT
5. PROJECT CLOSEOUT
• Recognize World Conservation AwardWebelos Activity Pins
Boy Scout Merit Badges William T. Hornaday Award “Leave No Trace”Award
Journey to Excellence
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S7-602-11-1 DAY 5 CONSERVATION PROJECT
Handbook Resources:
• Conservation Project Planning Checklist
• What makes a good Conservation Project
• Sample Conservation Projects
Day 5 Service Patrol – Antelopes• Communicate plan to Patrol Leaders
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S7-602-11-1 Conservation Project Overview
• John HankinsHOV Scout Reservation Superintendent
• Tim StreagleHOV Scout Reservation Ranger
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•Task – Clear most of the woody growth between the new bridge and the waterfront area. Fill in holes on the island, continue to level any stumps. Continue removal of all small woody growth around the edge.•Why – To open up the view and to allow more access for the youth in canoes to access•How Many Wood Badge Participants Needed – All, especially the Antelope Patrol! •Time Frame – Day 5: Sunday 04/10/11, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm•Items Needed:
–Tools: Bow Saws, Loppers/ Pruners, Rope, small Chain Saws–Clothing: Long Pants / Jeans, Long Sleeves, and Work Gloves–Other: First Aid Kit, Communication Devices, Water
•Project Leadership – FQM Staff, Scout Leaders and Ranger Hankins•Travel to Work Area – Walking•Safety Factors – Spread out and communicate when we are dropping any large trees
S7-602-11-1 Conservation Project Overview
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"The nation behaves well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased,
and not impaired, in value."
-Theodore Roosevelt -