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Rooted in Knowledge. Growing Leaders. Beyond Ready.

The Louisiana 4-H State Forestry Contest is a hands-on, skills-based competition that challenges youth to demonstrate their expertise in forestry science and field techniques. This immersive experience prepares participants for real-world forestry applications and opens the door to national-level competition.

Contest Highlights

  • Applied Learning: Engage in practical forestry tasks and scientific evaluation.
  • Eligibility: Open to youth ages 14–19 as of January 1, 2025.
  • Team Entries: Each parish may enter 1 to 8 individuals.

Pathway to Nationals

The first-place team will represent Louisiana at the National 4-H Forestry Invitational in West Virginia, gaining exposure to top-tier competition and forestry professionals from across the country.

Person standing in a grassy area of a pine forest holding a long stick upward with a paper in the other hand.
Three people at a picnic table outdoors writing on clipboards with printed nature photos spread on the table.
Four people in a forest observing a tree with a red ribbon tied around its trunk.