1. Conservation Project Planning
Scott Sager
Quartermaster

2. 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

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

4. How are Scouts part of Conservation?

5. How are Scouts part of Conservation?

6. 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!!!!

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

8. 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?

12. Need Ideas??

13. Habitat and Wildlife
Waterways- Improve habitat, streams and shoreline

14. Habitat and Wildlife
Waterways- Stabilize threatened stream banks

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

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

17. Habitat and Wildlife
Wildlife- Improve habitats

18. Trails and Campsites
Trail Maintenance
Campsite Maintenance

19. Monitoring

20. Structures

21. Educational

22. Historical

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

24. Partnerships

25. Partnerships

26. Checklist

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

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