In 4-H forestry you can:

• learn how to identify trees that grow near your home
• collect tree seeds and grow tree seedlings from them
• plant seedlings for timber or to beautify your town
• search for champion trees
• learn how to measure standing trees for products
• learn the major insect and disease pests of southern forests

4-H Forestry is active in Mississippi with project publications and competitive events from the county level, to state, and to nationals. 4-H foresters learn about tree biology, forest management systems, how to plant trees, the size and value of our forests, and even more.

Here's how it works:

• 4-H county clubs are actively working on forestry projects and learning about forests throughout the year. They are making leaf collections, practicing tree measurement, learning about tree biology and forest management practices, collecting seeds, growing seedlings, collecting publications, and lots more.
• In the spring, counties hold their local 4-H forestry competitions to see which teams of 4-H foresters will move on to higher competition. Junior 4-H'ers (8–13 years old) advance to the district competitions, and senior 4-H'ers (14–19 years old) advance to the state forestry competition. They compete in tree identification, tree measurement, forest insect and disease identification, and forestry knowledge.
• The senior state champion 4-H Forestry team wins the Acorn Trophy and the right to represent Mississippi at the National 4-H Forestry Invitational held in August!