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CONSERVATION AND SCOUTING University of Scouting February 4, 2006 Instructors – Glenn Buckley and Bruce Handley

CONSERVATION AND SCOUTING University of Scouting February 4, 2006 Instructors – Glenn Buckley and Bruce Handley. Goals. Goals for Leaders Develop an appreciation for the role of conservation in Scouting Convey the information you need to bring this part of Scouting into your unit

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CONSERVATION AND SCOUTING University of Scouting February 4, 2006 Instructors – Glenn Buckley and Bruce Handley

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  1. CONSERVATION AND SCOUTING University of Scouting February 4, 2006 Instructors – Glenn Buckley and Bruce Handley

  2. Goals Goals for Leaders • Develop an appreciation for the role of conservation in Scouting • Convey the information you need to bring this part of Scouting into your unit Goals for Boys • Provide boys with an opportunity to learn the importance of conservation practices • Provide meaningful conservation projects, assist in their completion, and award them for success.

  3. Course Overview • Definitions • History of Conservation in Scouting • Recognition for Conservation • Service Projects • Break • Conservation Olympics • Conservation Programs • Conservation and Nature Resources

  4. Definitions “Conservation is the foresighted utilization, preservation, and/or renewal of forests, waters, lands and minerals for the greatest good of the greatest number for the longest time.” -Gifford Pinchot (1905), Advisor to Advisor to President Theodore Roosevelt Ecology, from the Greek “oikos” (household) and “logia” (study), is the study of the relationships of organisms to their physical environment and to one another.

  5. History of Conservation in Scouting Answers the Burning Question: How did conservation get tossed in with Scouting in the first place?

  6. The Early Days • Ernest Thompson Seton • Lieutenant-General The Right Honourable Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell of Gilwell • Daniel Carter Beard

  7. The Early Days • Part 1 of the 6-part “Scouting for Boys” was published on January 15, 1908. • Title page described the book as “A Handbook for Instruction in Good Citizenship”

  8. The Early Days An “A-hah!” Moment There’s the connection: Good citizenship implies the thoughtful use of our natural resources and the preservation of the natural environment. In a word: Conservation

  9. The Early Days From The Woodcraft Laws of the Woodcraft League (1902) • The Third Ray of the Lamp of Beauty “Protect all harmless wild life for the joy its beauty gives. Conserve the woods and flowers, and especially be ready to fight wild-fire in forest or in town.” Ernest Thompson Seton

  10. The Early Days Article IX – Pledge from the Sons of Daniel Boone (1905) (4) In making camp-fires I will not cut standing green timber, but use dead or imperfect trees, and I will do my best to preserve the forests. I realize that, besides being of immense value to my country, they are the retreat of all forest-loving beasts and birds. Daniel Carter Beard

  11. The Early Days 1911 • The first edition of The Boy Scout Handbook contains a single-page passage on Conservation, stating that we should be careful with these resources since they relate to the Gross National Product 1917 • The first William T. Hornaday gold medal, then called the Permanent Wild Life Protection Fund award, is presented. 1921 • Outstanding civic Good Turns are rendered in forest conservation and in connection with the floods at Pueblo, Colorado, and San Antonio, Texas. 1922 • The first BSA PWLPF award goes to Scoutmaster Harry Hall of Carbondale, PA.

  12. The Modern Era Bruce Handley 1948-1959: The 5th edition of the handbook is the first to contain a “Conservation Pledge” which in later printings was reworded to become our present 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.”

  13. The Modern Era • 1972 – BSA begins transition from heavy-impact to new low-impact outdoor ethic • 1980s – BSA and BLM do a pilot LNT educational program in the High Uintas of Utah • 1999 - BSA develops a patch recognition program for Scouts that complete a standard level of LNT education.

  14. History – The Conclusion • The BSA Conservation Program Emphasis is designed to incorporate throughout the Scouting program and activities an awareness and understanding of conservation as wise and intelligent management of natural resources. • The development of good citizens is one of Scouting's aims, and citizens need to practice sound environmental living and conservation of natural resources.

  15. Recognition for Conservation Cub Scouts • Achievements and Activity Pins • Awards Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts • 1st and 2nd class requirements • Merit Badges • Awards

  16. Recognition for Conservation World Conservation Award “think globally” and “act locally” • Cub Scouts • Boy Scouts • Varsity Scouts • Venturers World Conservation

  17. Recognition for Conservation Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award Awarded to all Cubs for completion of several activities, including 3-6 of 13 outdoor activities, one of which is #6: “Complete a nature/conservation project in your area. This project should involve improving, beautifying, or supporting natural habitats. Discuss how this project helped you to respect nature.”

  18. Recognition for Conservation Conservation Good Turn • Cub Scout Packs • Boy Scout Troops • Varsity Scout Teams • Venturing Crews

  19. Recognition for Conservation • Leave No Trace • Boy Scouts • Varsity Scouts • Venturers • Leave No Trace Awareness • Cub Scouts

  20. Recognition for Conservation Paul Bunyan Woodsman Award – Boy Scouts 3c. “Build a natural retaining wall or irrigation way to aid in a planned conservation effort.” 50-Miler Award – Boy Scouts 3. “…complete a minimum of 10 hours each of group work on projects to improve the trail, springs, campsite, portage, or area.”

  21. Recognition for Conservation The Hornaday Award • Unit Award • Boy Scouts • Venturers • Adults Bronze Silver Gold Gold Badge

  22. Recognition for Conservation Sam Houston Area Council Conservation Award for Adults • A new award intended to stimulate interest in conservation among area Scouters. • It will promote knowledge and service in various areas related to conservation of natural resources. • Administered by the Conservation Committee • Contact Tony Pagnotta, 713-466-2981 for an official progress record sheet.

  23. Recognition for Conservation Camp Strake Conservation Award • REQUIREMENTS: • 1) 8 hours service on listed Saturdays only - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • 2) 30 people maximum, 8 people minimum - one group per weekend - 2 deep leadership required per unit. • 3) Bring sack lunch, work gloves, rubber boots are useful. • 4) Ranger will assign projects. • 5) Receive a Patch upon completion. • 6) Will meet requirements for Star and Life Projects. • Call Strake for reservations toll free 1-877-272-2267 or 936-756-1387, first call first served. Ranger will call to confirm your date. Cut off Saturday prior to work date.

  24. Service Projects • Project Planning - Conservation Committee has the resources to support a wide range of projects. - A backlog of projects exists • Use of Hornaday theme areas

  25. ELEMENTS OF PROJECT PLANNING • Project identification and problem description • Definition of possible actions & describing their • impact on the problem. • Selecting an achievable action • Identifying tasks, resource needs and safety issues. • Execution • Reflection & education

  26. USE HORNADAY THEME AREAS • INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL • ENERGY CONSERVATION • SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION • FISH & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT • FORESTRY & RANGE MANAGEMENT • AIR & WATER POLLUTION CONTROL • RESOURCE RECOVERY (RECYCLING) • HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISPOSAL & MANAGEMENT

  27. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION INVASIVE SPECIES • Organize and execute a project to control: • Chinese Tallowwood • Japanese Climbing Fern • Other Invasive animal or plant • Organize a community education program concerning the cost of • invasive a local invasive species and encourage the community to • help in its control. Chinese Tallowwood (Sapium sebiferum)

  28. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION ENERGY • Conduct a community education program on energy saving actionsthat can be implemented by the homeowner. • Plan and execute an energy saving project for your school, church or community structure.

  29. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION • Construct a three dimensional model of your local watershed • including a discussion of how citizens can help keep water clean. • Arrange to have it exhibited in a public place. • Organize a storm drain labeling and community education • Program regarding non point source pollution. • Stabilize an eroding stream bank with geotextiles, plants, • gabions and/or rip rap. • Collecting discarded Christmas trees and using them to stabilize • Dunes on Galveston Island or along stream banks.

  30. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION FISH & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT • Construct a permanent exhibit on the effects of trash on • wildlife & staff the exhibit for at least 1 Trash Bash event. • Construct and install Wood Duck or other bird houses determined • by wildlife manager. • Construct or restore wildlife habitat to be used for education at a • school or park. • Enhance habitat for an endangered species such at the Red • Cockaded Woodpecker or the Atwater Prairie Chicken. • Use brush to develop cover for fish fry in a lake. • Conduct a wildlife census. • Establishing fenced test areas to evaluate deer browse pressure. • Building wildlife observation decks with interpretive displays

  31. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION FOREST & RANGE MANAGEMENT • Develop a guided nature trail that educates participants about • forest trees and forest management issues and practices. • Reforest an area under the supervision of a forester or • range specialist. Give a presentation to youth or community • leaders illustrating the value of the program to flood control, • water quality and surface temperature. • Assist in spreading desirable grasses and other herbaceous • plants in an area by collecting & distributing appropriate seeds. • Develop signs to educate the public of the project. • Restore damaged meadows and/or hillsides

  32. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION RECYCLING • Organize a Christmas Tree recycling Program (may be combined • With Soil & Water Conservation or Fish & Wildlife • Management).

  33. Let’s Take a Break

  34. Conservation Programs

  35. PROJECT WILD CHARACTISTICS • Focusses on wildlife & habitat • Sponsored by Texas Parks & Wildlife • Emphasizes thinking • Over 200 Activities in three books • Applicable to Tigers through Venturers • Activities range from very active to desk top • Activities can be related to Scout advancement • Books free, but must attend a workshop

  36. PROJECT WILD & SCOUT PROGRAM • May be used to enhance den, pack, troop and crew programs • May be used in advancement • May be used in planning projects • Correlations to advancement requirements • Correlations available from North Carolina Wildlife Resources • Commission

  37. PROJECT WILD GUIDES • PROJECT WILD – 123 Activities, best used for Tigers • through 3RD year Scouts, 6 hr. workshop. • PROJECT AQUATIC WILD – 48 Activities, Best used for • Tigers through 3RD year Scouts, 6 hr. workshop. • SCIENCE AND CIVICS - 34 Activities, Best used for • high school age Scouts and Venturers, 2 hr+ workshop.

  38. MISSION To teach volunteer leaders specialized skills for training and leading volunteer crews to carry out conservation projects resulting in environmental education and greater stewardship of natural and cultural resources.

  39. NATIONAL CONSERVATION ISSUES • Fire prevention, pre-suppression and rehabilitation. • Forest and watershed health • Invasive species control or removal. • Maintenance and development of recreational facilities • reclamation of damaged areas • erosion control • signage • public information campaigns • Stream corridor stabilization • inventory • monitoring • stabilization

  40. CONSERVATION USA STRUCTURE • HOST – EASI (Environmental Alliance for Senior Involvement) • PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS – Youth and Agencies • INSTRUCTORS – Assigned by Partners • REGIONAL COORDINATORS - Local • RESOURCE MANAGER – Responsible for Property • PROJECT LEADERS – Require Certification • VOLUNTEERS

  41. CONSERVATION USA CORE COMPETENCIES • Give leadership to volunteer projects • Coordinate with federal, state and local agencies and land holders • Provide a safe experience for volunteer crews • Identify conservation project needs • Understand general conservation project guidelines • Have knowledge of resources available and be able to define additional resources • Understand resource management and resources • Introduce career opportunities in cultural and natural resources management & youth services

  42. CONSERVATION USA GENERAL PROJECT ELEMENTS • Obtain a project from the area coordinator. • Develop a clear statement of project goals. • Work with the land manager • Identify the tasks associated with the project. • Identify the relative order for executing the tasks. • Estimate the times associated with each task. • Determine the safety issues associated with each task. • Determine the resources associated with each task. • Identify any special requirements of the land manager. • Consult the Guide to Safe Scouting • Obtain necessary signatures on release slips and agency forms. • Hold a post project evaluation and submit to area coordinator

  43. CONSERVATION USA SAFETY • Review Guide to Safe Scouting • Consult with land manager regarding safety requirements specific to that agency • Hold a tailgate safety session prior to starting work each day. • Monitor team adherence to safety rules

  44. Conservation and Nature Resources There is an abundance of help out there. • State and National Agencies • Local and Private Groups

  45. Conservation and Nature Resources State and National Agencies • Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) • Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) • Texas General Land Office (GLO) • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) • Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) • Texas and U.S Forest Service • Texas Coastal Program – U.S. Fish and Wildlife

  46. Conservation and Nature Resources Local and Private Groups • SHAC Conservation Committee • Jesse Jones Park • Friends of Texas Wildlife • Houston Museum of Science • Gulf Coast Turtle and Tortoise society • E. Texas Herpetological Society • City of Houston Environmental Health Division • Texas A&M County Extension Service • Houston Arboretum and Nature Center • Bayou Preservation Society • Katy Prairie Conservancy • Hermann Park Conservancy

  47. Conservation and Nature Resources • AERIAL PHOTOS • http://www.h-gac.com • 2002 & 2004 Aerial photos of Montgomery and Harris Counties • Look for interactive mapper • ARCIMS Website • H-GAC Raster Datasets • WETLANDS • http://wetlandsfws.er.usgs.gov/ • Maps of Wetlands in Houston area • http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us • Go to Land & Water then wetlands • www.crrel.usace.army.mil/rsgisc/wetshed/wetdatashed.htm • Contains listing of all wetlands plants in U.S. May be searched by county. Also may be used for evaluating wetlands

  48. Conservation and Nature Resources • FORESTS • http://www.lib.duke.edu/forest/ • Video of History of Forest Service and conservation movement and current Forest Service policy. • Go to publications then videos • Look for CD’s titled “The Greatest Good” • www.houstonregionalforest.org/Report/ • 2005 report on the state of the forests in the Houston area • http://www.americanforests.org/downloads/rea/AF_Houston.pdf • “Urban Ecosystem Analysis for the Houston Gulf Coast Region” contains some interesting observations of the changes in the forest cover of the area.

  49. Conservation and Nature Resources • WATER • http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us • Videos titled “Texas the State of Water” and “Texas the State of Water Finding a Balance” • Go to publications then films • http://www.tceq.state.tx.us • Go to publications then water • http://www.bayoupreservation.org • Watershed maps • Floodplains • Topographic maps

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