1. Natural Resources
AFNR-BAS-10 I can demonstrate basic skills in natural resource management.
10.1 I can describe the importance of the forestry and natural resource industry to Georgia's economy.
10.2 I can label various parts of trees and explain their functions.
10.3 I can demonstrate the ability to measure forest products and forest related items.
10.4 I can identify basic equipment used in forestry.
10.5 I can identify important species of trees and wildlife in Georgia.
10.6 I can explain the relationship between wildlife and the environment.
10.7 I can compare and contrast approved practices in managing wildlife.
10.8 I can analyze skills, education requirements, income, and advantages and disadvantages of careers in the forest and natural resources industry.

2. Timber is Georgia’s number one crop.
I can describe the importance of the forestry and natural resource industry to Georgia's economy.
Forestry is a $19.5 billion/year industry in Georgia. It creates 177,000 jobs statewide.
Timber is Georgia’s number one crop.
Georgia remains at the top of pulp and paper states in the nation.

3. What are natural resources?
Those things found in nature that can benefit humans

4. Renewable natural resources
Can be replaced when used.
Examples include:
Soil—outer layer of the earth’s surface; comprised of minerals, organic matter, moisture, and small amounts of other materials, including living organisms. Erosion causes soil loss.
Water—a resource in three forms: liquid, gas, and solid in the temperature range of the earth.
Hydrosphere—all of the water on earth.
Water cycle—the circulation of water in the hydrosphere (also known as the hydrologic cycle).
Groundwater—water found below the Earth’s surface in spaces between rocks, sand, and soil.
Water table—point in earth where spaces between rocks are filled with water.
Steps must be taken to renew and conserve water.

5. Wildlife and fish—plants and animals that are not domesticated
Game management—protecting and improving wildlife and fish
Over protection can cause problems
Forests—many have been cut and replaced by tree farms
Trees improve the environment
Trees are important resources
Air—the earth’s atmosphere; can be damaged by human activity
Particulate—small solid particles in the air, such as carbon and pollen
Air quality is often related to dust count
Practices can be followed to help maintain air quality

6. Non-renewable natural resources
those natural resources that cannot be replaced when used
Examples include:
Fuel—material that provides energy, including:
Solid fuel, such as coal Liquid fuel, such a petroleum
Gas fuel, such as natural gas
Minerals—substances that occur in nature, such as metals and rock

7. I can label various parts of trees and explain their functions.
Crown- leaves; site of photosynthesis Branches-grow from trunk and support leaves Trunk- main support of the tree; transports water and food Roots- anchor tree and absorb water and nutrients

9. I can explain the relationship between wildlife and the environment.
What is Wildlife Habitat?
The kind of place where an…
Animal
Bird
Fish
or plant live in a natural state.

10. kept in a favorable balance for Wildlife to survive.
Elements of Habitat
COVER
FOOD
WATER
SPACE
These elements must be
kept in a favorable balance
for Wildlife to survive.

11. Balance means… Elements are available in adequate amounts
Are of high enough quality to meet the needs of animals
Are distributed where animals need them

12. Carrying Capacity
Number of animals a habitat can support over a given period of time
Not a constant number
Changes as the condition of the habitat changes

13. Providing Cover Breeding area Nesting area Hiding place Resting place
Safe place to sleep
Feeding area; and
Travel route

14. I can compare and contrast approved practices in managing wildlife.
Growing vegetation
Provide structures
Learn cover needs
Plant trees and shrubs of various sizes and species
Nest boxes for wood ducks
Conifer plantings for ruffed grouse
**Provide vegetative travel lanes between types of cover

15. Providing food Animals must eat Bird feeder (small scale)
Get food by grazing
Killing
Eating other animals
Bird feeder (small scale)
Larger feeding stations

16. Can be harmful? If not done properly
Animals (deer) may become too dependant
May encourage overpopulations

17. Alternative to feeding…
Encourage growth of natural sources of food
Plant trees
Wild apple trees
Crops
Wild rice
Plant crops that provide both food and shelter for animals and birds.