Natural Resources
Natural Resources
2017 Theme: Backyard and Beyond: Fish, Wildlife, and Invasive Species of Nebraska.
Purpose
The contest consists of two parts. The first is an multiple choice individual exam requiring knowledge of habitat management, food webs and ecosystem properties. The second part is a group practicum on species identification skills, focusing on invasive species and native fish and wildlife. Only species occurring in Nebraska will be included, as photographs, specimens, tracks or scat.
Superintendent/s:
Dr. Drew Tyre
Wildlife Population Ecologist
416 HARH
Lincoln, NE 68583-0974
402-472-4054
Event Information
State Rules and Format:
There are no specific time limits.
Link to National Rules:
https://www.ffa.org/participate/cdes/environmental-and-natural-resources
Required Supplies
Bring a pencil
Scoring
Exam (Individual): 100 points
Team (Practicum): 100 points
Individual Score: Exam score
Overall Team Score: Individual scores + Practicum score (team activity)
Tiebreakers
Team Total Score - In the event of a tie, tie-breakers will be determined by:
1. Team Activity Score
2. Highest Individual Score
3. 2nd Highest Individual Score, etc.
Awards
References/Study Information
Invasives: http://neinvasives.com/resources/field-guides/
Herps: snr.unl.edu/herpneb
Environmental Science for Agriculture and the Life Sciences. 1994. Camp, William G. and Roy L. Donahue. Delmar Publishers Inc.
Managing our Natural Resources. Third Edition. 1997. Camp, William G. and Thomas B. Daugherty. Delmar Publishers Inc.
On-line Resources:
All plants and animals
http://www.enature.com/fieldguides/index.asp
Native Mammals
Bird Identification
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/search/
Plant Identification
http://identifythatplant.com/plant-id-resources/plant-id-websites/