Conservation Project
Planning
Carol Pilgrim
Conservation …What Does It
Mean?
conservation
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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 OF
WOOD BADGE
LEADER TRAINING?
Environmental Education
Conservation
THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVATION
IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
The Scout Law
9th Point….
A Scout is Thrifty
The Outdoor Code
How to involve Scouts in
conservation efforts?
A Partnership is Needed!
LAND MANAGEMENT
AGENCY
•US National Park Service
•VA Dept. of Game and Inland
Fisheries
•VA Dept. of Forestry
•VA Dept. of Conservation and
Recreation
•City / County Parks and
Recreation
•VA Association of Soil and
Water Conservation Districts
•Chesapeake Bay Foundation
SCOUTING UNIT
Types of Conservation Projects
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Habitat and Wildlife
Trails and Campsites
Monitoring
Structures
Educational
Historical
Conservation Projects
Habitat and Wildlife
WATERWAYS – Improve habitat, streams, and shorelines
WATERWAYS – Stabilize threatened stream banks
Conservation Projects
Habitat and Wildlife
PLANTING – Re-vegetate damaged meadows and hillsides
PLANTING – Plant trees, shrubs, and grasses to control erosion or attract
wildlife
Conservation Projects
Habitat 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 Projects
Habitat and Wildlife
WILDLIFE – Habitat improvement with nest boxes, feeders, or restocking fish
Conservation Projects
Trails and Campsites
TRAILS – Maintain or create trails
CAMPSITES – Increase access. Remove unwanted sites
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?
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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
HOW TO DO
A CONSERVATION PROJECT
• Plan & Evaluate – “Conservation Project Planning
Checklist”
World Conservation Award
Webelos Activity Pins
• Document
• Recognize
Journey to Excellence
Boy Scout Merit Badges
William T. Hornaday Award
“Leave No Trace”
Award
S7-602-11-1 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
S7-602-11-1
Conservation Project Overview
• John Hankins
HOV Scout Reservation Superintendent
• Ranger Tim Streagle
HOV Scout Reservation Ranger
S7-602-11-1
Conservation Project Overview
•Task – Clear most of the woody growth between the new bridge and the
waterfront area. Fill in holes on the island, continue to level any stumps.
Continue removal of all small woody growth around the edge.
•Why – To open up the view and to allow more access for the youth in
canoes to access
•How Many Wood Badge Participants Needed – All, especially the Antelope
Patrol!
•Time Frame – Day 5: Sunday 04/10/11, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
•Items Needed:
–Tools: Bow Saws, Loppers/ Pruners, Rope, small Chain Saws
–Clothing: Long Pants / Jeans, Long Sleeves, and Work Gloves
–Other: First Aid Kit, Communication Devices, Water
•Project Leadership – FQM Staff, Scout Leaders and Ranger Hankins
•Travel to Work Area – Walking
•Safety Factors – Spread out and communicate when we are dropping any
large trees
"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 -