May 8, 2025
2024 Forestry Contest Awards List
Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District, Idaho Department of Lands, and Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation are proud to co-sponsor the 42nd Idaho State Forestry Contest. This one-day, hands-on event provides Idaho’s youth with an invaluable opportunity to explore forestry and natural resource professions.
The Forestry Contest continues to grow. In 2024, over 400 students, 95 coaches/chaperones, and 150 volunteers participated.
Volunteers
In addition to the satisfaction of introducing kids from 5th to 12th grades to Idaho forests and resource management, all volunteers receive complimentary hot drinks, donuts, lunch, special promo gifts, and the opportunity to work with friends and colleagues from all over the state. Many types of skills are needed, not just forestry, so ALL volunteers are welcomed with gratitude!
Cash Prizes and Scholarships
Individual
Senior Division
1st $500
2nd $250
3rd $100
Junior Division
1st $250
2nd $100
3rd $50
U of I CNR Scholarship
The University of Idaho College of Natural Resources is excited to support students pursuing an education in Natural Resources and Forestry by offering scholarships to top finishers at the Forestry Contest. Students must be enrolled full time in the College of Natural Resources for the upcoming Fall 2025 semester to receive the scholarship.
Individual
1st $1000
2nd $500
3rd $500
Team - Each Member
1st $500
2nd $250
3rd $250
$2,500+
Champion Big Tree
$1,000+
Western White Pine
$500+
Western Red Cedar
$300+
Douglas Fir
$150+
Western Larch
Up to $150
Aspen
Contest Manual
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Cover
Dedication
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 – Log Scaling
Chapter 2 – Timber Cruising
Chapter 3 – Tree and Plant Identification
Chapter 4 – Map Reading
Chapter 5 – Compass and Pacing
Chapter 6 – Tool Identification
Chapter 7 – Soils and Water Quality
Chapter 8 – Tree Health
Chapter 9 – Silviculture
Chapter 10 – Noxious Weeds
Appendix
Additional Resources
Forestry Contest Video Library
2018 Forestry Contest
Contest Overview
Rookie Contest
Forestry Contest Contacts
Hailey Frank
Volunteer Coordinator
(208) 859-4309
hfrank@idl.idaho.gov
Sarah Garcia
Coaches and Participants Coordinator
(208) 263-5310 x100
Sarah.Garcia@id.nacdnet.net
Ken Homik
General Contest Questions
(208) 267-5577
khomik@idl.idaho.gov
Jen Russell
Media Contact/PIO
(208) 666-8685
jrussell@idl.idaho.gov
Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District
(208) 263-5310 ext.100
Natural Resources Conservation Service
(208) 378-5700
To find and contact your closest Idaho Department of Lands office see our Supervisory Area map.