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Title: The Forest in Balance
Description of Resource: "The Forest in Balance" was written, directed and produced by four graduates of the Forestry Institute for Teachers session in August 1994 held at the University of California Forestry Camp.  The teachers wanted to bring "the sights and sounds of the forest" to their classrooms and decided to return the next year and video tape the Institute.  "The Forest in Balance" is designed to be used as a supplement for curriculum units on forestry and natural resource management.
Author/Producer: M.L. Green, G. Lyon, K. Lenhardt and G. Branaman
Topic Areas Covered: Forest Management, Forest Products, Timber Harvesting, Soils
Type of Resource: Video
For Grade Levels: K-12
Publication Dates: 1996
Length: 17 minutes
Cost: $20.00
Is It Available for Loan: No
Is Training Necessary: No
Language: English
Educational or Informational: Educational
Recommended Enhancements to Accompany This Resource:  
Geographic Location Pacific Northwest, U.S. All
Notes:  
F.R.E.E. Network's Evaluation Criteria: B C
To Order This Resource Contact:

Gary Nakamura, Education Committee Chairman

NorCal SAF Education Committee

Address: 1851 Hartnell Ave.
  Redding, CA 96002-2217
Phone: 530-224-4902
Fax: 530-224-4904
E-Mail: gmnakamura@ucdavis.edu
URL:  

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.