I was selected to be an extern for the Project Learning Tree’s Sustainable Forestry Tour. The goal was to assist in interviewing presenters and capturing moments to be used on their website and social media posts. I am also tasked with reviewing recorded dialogue and transcribing that dialogue into text. I will be assisting in the creation of media posts regarding the tour.

I learned a lot about Sustainable Forestry and the occupations that are available in Forestry. The industry has suffered from a negative image in the past but after attending this tour I understand that Sustainable Forestry is important for healthy forests, products we use everyday, and it is also a great way to make a living.

I will use the knowledge gained from this experience to teach my students about Forest Ecology, Sustainable Forestry techniques, as well as potential employment opportunities in the industry. My goal is to bring to light the positives of Sustainable Forestry to my students so they understand how important it is to use our forests wisely so our future generations can enjoy them as well.

Grade Level and Subject Taught: High School Science