A Key to Common Trees of Arkansas, MP 344, gives a standard common name or names for each species. The common names given as answers in the contest must be the ones used in the reference. The common name must be complete enough to apply to only one tree. The judges may make exceptions. The judge will announce in advance if a complete name is not required for a particular tree.
Partial credit is given for tree identification.
No partial credit is given for tree diameter and tree height measurements. However, the judge will keep in mind the limits of accuracy of a scale stick. If, for example, a tree measures exactly 11 inches in diameter, the judge will either not include it on the contest or else will announce that rounding either up or down will be accepted as a correct answer on that tree. Participation in this 4-H activity should be reported under forestry, conservation, achievement, or agriculture for county, state or national awards. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.