Natural Resources
This course covers topics relative to the conservation of our natural resources. Students will study soil formation, erosion and erosion control. Water supply, use, management, pollution, and use planning. Forestry, forestry products, management, fires and control. Fish and wildlife, game management, marine and freshwater fishery management, aquaculture. Outdoor recreation. Fossil fuels, alternative energy sources, management. Nuclear power. Metals and Minerals, careers in Natural Resources. Students will also study the National FFA Organization and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and parliamentary procedure.
The text for this class is Managing Our Natural Resources, Dougherty and Camp, published by ITP.
