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Title: Our Friend the Forest
Description of Resource: This coloring book is a good resource for elementary students to learn about our forests and the many things they give us year after year. A great, easy to use tool for educators teaching the basics about our forests, including forest management, habitats for animals, and all the wood products we can make from trees. The pictures are big and easy to interpret and can be used to encourage participation in discussion on each topic pictured.
Author/Producer: Hardwood Forest Foundation
Topic Areas Covered: Forest Management, Forest Products, Wildlife Habitat
Type of Resource: Book/Magazine
For Grade Levels: PreK - 6
Publication Dates:  
Length: 20 pages
Cost: $1.00 + $4.00 shipping and handling
Is It Available for Loan: No
Is Training Necessary: No
Language: English
Educational or Informational: Educational
Recommended Enhancements to Accompany This Resource:

National Hardwood Lumber Association: Forest Fact Book

http://www.natlhardwood.org/pdf/Forest_Facts_2006_web.pdf

Geographic Location  
Notes:  
F.R.E.E. Network's Evaluation Criteria: C
To Order This Resource Contact: National Hardwood Lumber Association
Shelly Hicks
Address:

P.O. Box 34518

6830 Raleigh Lagrange Road

  Memphis, TN 38134
Phone: (901) 377-1818
Fax: (901) 382-6419
E-Mail: s.hicks@natlhardwood.org
URL:

http://www.natlhardwood.org/viewitem.asp?action=view&item=COLORBK&catalog=full&pn=5&oid=20703


Our Message and Evaluation Criteria:

A

Everything is made from natural resources and natural resources must come from somewhere.

B

The gathering and processing of all natural resources have environmental impacts.

C

Responsible production and use of wood - a renewable resource - is environmentally sound.