Forester

SG-1(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JG-1-Woodman)

Objective: - Be able to show the knowledge and interest about trees.

1. Be able to identify 20 varieties of trees, know their uses, and be able to identify them from a distance.

2. Have a general knowledge of the structure of a tree , how it feeds, breaths

3. Name the dangers to which trees may be exposed, i.e. fire insects, diseases, other plants etc..Discuss with the examiner the methods of combating these dangers

4. Prepare soil and successfully transplant a young tree. Know how to deal with the wounds in trees.

5. Know how to select an axe, name parts, how to take care of it, how to sharpen it and the safety rules of axemanship

6. Discuss with the examiner the importance of protecting forests and how forests help us.