Conservation Project Planning Scott Sager Quartermaster

Conservation- What does it mean? 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

Why is conservation a part of Wood Badge?  Environmental Education   Conservation

How are Scouts part of Conservation?

How are Scouts part of Conservation?

What is a good conservation project? Involves Scouts in all aspects of the project. Takes the skill level into consideration. Has a reasonable goal. Makes a difference MAKE IT FUN!!!!

Involve Scouts in all aspects of the project Gives a sense of ownership. Allows for better understanding. Planning, planning, planning!!

What’s your skill level? Why worry about the skill level? If it’s too hard or demanding? If it’s too easy or simple?

Need Ideas??

Habitat and Wildlife Waterways- Improve habitat, streams and shoreline

Habitat and Wildlife Waterways- Stabilize threatened stream banks

Habitat and Wildlife Planting – Re-vegetate damaged meadows and hillsides

Habitat and Wildlife Planting – Plant trees, shrubs, and grasses to control erosion or attract wildlife.

Habitat and Wildlife Wildlife- Improve habitats

Trails and Campsites Trail Maintenance Campsite Maintenance

Monitoring

Structures

Educational

Historical

William T. Hornaday Award Recognition World Conservation Award Webelos Activity Pins Boy Scout Merit Badges William T. Hornaday Award “Leave No Trace” Award

Partnerships

Partnerships

Checklist

KISMIF!!!!! Keep it simple.. Make it

S7-602-17 Conservation Project Order of the Arrow Ranger Pat