Introduction
Have you ever been lost? So lost that you could not use any of your resources to help you get home? Your phone was dead. There was a map in the car, but it was so old the road you were on wasn't even on it!
If you have ever been lost, you know how easy it is to get completely turned around and lose your sense of direction. But, usually a few landmarks and asking someone for directions can get you back on your way.
This idea is true with the status of the forests in the 20th century. There was a new direction that needed to be taken. With the help of federal, state, and private landowners, the idea of “cut-out and get-out” was becoming a thing of the past. The forests of the South had been decimated during the 19th century but all was not totally lost.
Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...
- Identify historical events that have influenced forestry in Alabama and the United States.
Essential Questions
- How does the forestry industry influence the lives of citizens in Alabama and the world?
- What early developments influenced the forestry industry of today?
- What past events influenced the forestry industry of today?
Enduring Understandings
- Each job, career, and profession has a set of preparation requirements, career exploration experiences, and different opportunities for personal and professional growth and satisfaction.
- Proper forest management is vital in creating a balance that not only protects forests and related habitats, but also allows for the use of renewable natural resources.
The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Career Tech: Forestry standard: 2.