In addition, many of the continuing education and cooperative extension programs support the economic development mission. International programs are an important component of the Department of Forestry's outreach portfolio. Active involvement in international projects broadens the knowledge base of faculty, staff, and students and helps to connect the department with the rest of the world. Approximately 200 Virginia youths participated in a series of local and state 4-H judging contests prior to the national contests in West Virginia and Kansas. The exchange focuses on the global economics of natural resources and compares temperate and tropical forest ecosystems.
Delegates stay with host families during their visit to Virginia.
One day was devoted to forest and recreation management and GIS applications. Envirothon - Sponsored by the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Envirothon is a natural resources competition for high school students. Two days were devoted to natural resources-related presentations and community service. Peterson, J. A. and J. R. Seiler. Forest Biology and Dendrology Educational Site.