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DAY 3Conservation
Project Planning
Sr917
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HOW DO YOU MAKE CONSERVATION A
REGULAR PART OFYOUR UNIT PROGRAM?
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WHY IS CONSERVATION A PART OF
WOOD BADGELEADER TRAINING?
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Conservation and environmental education have
always been deeply woven into the philosophy and
programs of the Boy Scouts of America
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EXAMPLES INSCOUT LITERATURE
OF THE IMPORTANCEOF CONSERVATION
• A Scout is Thrifty (9th point Scout Law)• Do a Good Turn Daily (Scout Slogan)• Outdoor Code• Leave No Trace Principles
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EXAMPLES INSCOUT LITERATURE
OF THE IMPORTANCEOF CONSERVATION
Scout Law:A Scout is Thrifty:“A Scout works to pay his way and to help
others. He saves for the future. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.”
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EXAMPLES INSCOUT LITERATURE
OF THE IMPORTANCEOF CONSERVATION
Scout Slogan:• Do a Good Turn Daily
• Can apply to good deeds done for the sake of the environment
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EXAMPLES INSCOUT LITERATURE
OF THE IMPORTANCEOF CONSERVATION
Outdoor Code:
As an American, I will do my best to:• Be clean in my outdoor manners• Be careful with fire• Be considerate in the outdoors, and• Be conservation-minded
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EXAMPLES IN SCOUT LITERATUREOF THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVATION
Leave No Trace PrinciplesPrinciples of stewardship promoted in every
outdoor activity:• Plan ahead and prepare• Camp and travel on durable surfaces• Pack it in; Pack it out• Leave what you find• Minimize campfire use• Respect wildlife• Respect others
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How to involve Scouts in conservation efforts?
Scouts at all levels are usually:• Eager to help care for the environment• Want to be involved in projects that
benefit air, land and water• Enthusiastic about doing their part to
care for natural resources.
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How to involve Scouts in conservation efforts?
Land management agencies:• Encourage Scouts to take active roles in
caring for forests, parks, waterways, and other public areas
• Involve scouts in conservation work• Inspire scouts to become lifelong
stewards of the land
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Rewards of a PartnershipBetween an Agency
and Scout Unit• Scouts become active caretakers of
natural resources, not just hikers and campers using the land.
• Agency personnel share their knowledge and skills with the Scouts.
• Agency can be a source of conservation adventures, education, and service to the environment.
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Habitat & Wildlife ProjectsWaterways – Improve Habitat, Shorelines
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Habitat & Wildlife ProjectsWaterways – Stabilize Stream Banks
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Habitat Improvement & WildlifePlanting – Erosion Control
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Habitat Improvement & Wildlife
Planting – Provide Food, Shelter, Shade
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Habitat Improvement & WildlifeUrban Projects – Parks, Greenbelts
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Habitat Improvement & WildlifeUrban Projects – Storm Water Management
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Habitat Improvement & WildlifeUrban Projects – Toxic Waste Disposal
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Habitat Improvement & WildlifeWildlife - Nest Boxes, Feeders, Restocking Fish
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Trails and CampsitesIncrease Access, Remove Unwanted Sites
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Trails and CampsitesMaintain or Create Trails
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Monitoring ProjectsRainfall, Water Quality
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Monitoring ProjectsPopulations - Great Back-Yard Bird Count
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StructuresBuildings, Bridges, Fences
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StructuresNature Trail Signs
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Educational ProjectsOutdoor Classrooms
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Educational ProjectsTeach Skills, Create Brochures
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Historical ProjectsMonuments, Heritage, Archaeology
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PLANNING ACONSERVATION
PROJECT
Thorough planning is needed to shape projects that are satisfying to the Scouts and of value to the environment, matched to the skill levels of all involved.
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PLANNING ACONSERVATION PROJECT
Visit the site before Scouts arrive
EVALUATE:• Tools needed• Materials• Transportation• Clothing• Emergency information• Safety
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PLANNING ACONSERVATION PROJECT
DOCUMENTATION• Record hours worked, what was done• Take photos• Valuable record of Scouting’s
environmental activitiesRECOGNITION• Patches, awards, merit badge
requirements, rank advancement• Agency Personnel potential awards
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What Makes a GoodConservation 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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SR 917 DAY 5 CONSERVATION PROJECT
Handbook Resources:
• Conservation Project Planning Checklist• What makes a good Conservation
Project• Sample Conservation Projects
Day 5 Service Patrol• Communicate plan to Patrol Leaders
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Conservation ProjectPlanning Checklist
• What is the task to be done?• Why is it important?• How many Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts,
Varsity Scouts, or Venturers can take part in the work?
• What is the time frame for Completing the project?
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Conservation ProjectPlanning Checklist
• What tools and materials will be needed, if any, and who will provide them? What leadership skills are required to oversee the work?
• Who will provide project leadership?• How will you reach the work area?• What safety factors are involved and
how will they be addressed?
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Project overview
Heart of Virginia Scout Reservation
Superintendent John Hankins