Conservation Project Planning

Carol PilgrimKathy Aardema-Zunk

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?

WHY IS CONSERVATION A PART OFWOOD BADGE

LEADER TRAINING?

Conservation

Environmental Education

THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVATION IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

The Scout Law The Outdoor Code

9th Point….

A Scout is Thrifty

How to involve Scouts in conservation efforts?

A Partnership is Needed!

LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY

SCOUTING UNIT

Types of Conservation Projects

Habitat and WildlifeTrails and CampsitesMonitoringStructuresEducationalHistorical

Conservation ProjectsHabitat and Wildlife

WATERWAYS – Improve habitat, streams, and shorelines

WATERWAYS – Stabilize threatened stream banks

PLANTING – Re-vegetate damaged meadows and hillsides

Conservation ProjectsHabitat and Wildlife

PLANTING – Plant trees, shrubs, and grasses to control erosion or attract wildlife

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

Conservation ProjectsHabitat and Wildlife

WILDLIFE – Habitat improvement with nest boxes, feeders, or restocking fish

TRAILS – Maintain or create trails

CAMPSITES – Increase access. Remove unwanted sites

Conservation Projects Trails and Campsites

Conservation Projects Monitoring

Rainfall and Water Quality

Populations - Great Back-Yard Bird Count

Conservation Projects Structures

Buildings, Bridges, Fences

Nature trail signs

Conservation Projects Educational

Develop and maintain outdoor classroom sites

Teach skills and develop informational brochures

Conservation Projects Historical

Clean and repair statues, gravestones, and other historical site

Assist archaeologists in protecting and studying archaeological sites

WHAT MAKES A GOOD CONSERVATION PROJECT?

Involve Scouts in All Aspects of a ProjectMake Projects FunChoose Reasonable First ProjectsConsider Skill LevelsSet Reasonable GoalsMake A Difference Adopt-a-site

HOW TO DO A CONSERVATION PROJECT

1. PROJECT OVERVIEWPlan & Evaluate – “Conservation Project Planning Checklist” (Wood Badge Handbook page 60)2. ACTIVITY LISTTools & MaterialsTransportationCommunicationsSafety

HOW TO DO A CONSERVATION PROJECT

3. ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTSDocument4. PUTTING THE PLAN INTO ACTIONAs planned!As a Team!With feedback and support!

HOW TO DO A CONSERVATION PROJECT

5. PROJECT CLOSEOUTRecognize World Conservation Award

Webelos Activity Pins

Boy Scout Merit Badges William T. Hornaday Award “Leave No Trace”Award

Journey to Excellence

S7-602-13-1 DAY 5 CONSERVATION PROJECT

Handbook Resources:Conservation Project Planning ChecklistWhat makes a good Conservation ProjectSample Conservation Projects

Day 5 Service Patrol – AntelopesCommunicate plan to Patrol Leaders

"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 -

S7-602-13 Conservation Project Overview

John HankinsHOV Scout Reservation Superintendent

• Task – • Why –• How Many Wood Badge Participants Needed –Time Frame –• Items Needed:• Project Leadership –• Travel to Work Area – • Safety Factors –

S7-602-13Conservation Project Overview