Bowers, Alison W

Adopt a Tree

Martha C. Monroe, Christopher J. Frost, and Alison W. Bowers

The Forestry Adopt - A - Tree 4-H Project Book (4HFOM11) is for children ages 5-8. Kids locate and "adopt" a nearby tree, track changes to it over time, do bark and leaf rubbings, and search for visiting wildlife. Youngsters are also introduced to three common and special Florida trees: Cabbage Palm, Live Oak, and Longleaf Pine. First published February 2001. 

Dale una Mano a los Bosques: Guía de Acción Juvenil

Janice Easton, Alison W. Bowers, y Martha Monroe

Give Forests a Hand Leader Guide

Alison Bowers, Janice Easton, Lizzie Peme, and Martha C. Monroe

Florida's Fabulous Forests

Martha C. Monroe and Alison W. Bowers

The Forestry Florida's Fabulous Forests Project Book (4HFOM13) is the third 4-H Project Book in the Forest Resources series and for youth ages 12-18. It includes 17 engaging activities (each with reflective questions) and 47 ideas for additional projects and challenges. Youth explore 10 different kinds of forests in Florida: 8 natural ecosystems, the urban forest, and pine plantations. The activities also lead youth through an understanding of forest management, forest systems (wildlife, water, and soil), and forest management issues: wildfire and prescribed fire, forest insect and diseases, and invasive exotic plants. First published May 2001.

Dale una Mano a los Bosques: Guía para Jefe de Proyecto

Alison W. Bowers, Janice Easton, Martha C. Monroe, y Lizzie Peme

Give Forests a Hand Youth Action Guide

Janice Easton, Alison W. Bowers, and Martha C. Monroe

Trees and Me

Martha C. Monroe and Alison W. Bowers

The Forestry Trees and Me 4-H Project Book (4HFOM12) is the second in the series and for children ages 7–12. Each of the thirteen activities engage youngsters in exploring the interesting world of trees with exercises and thought questions. In Chapter 1, they will discover how trees grow. Chapter 2 includes strategies for identifying trees and 18 tree cards for the dominate species in 8 forest ecosystems across Florida. In Chapter 3, youth focus on the many benefits and values of trees, from wooden houses, rubber tires, and paper products, to restful and pleasing outdoor spaces. 

Providing Wildlife Cover

Chris Demers, Leslie Hawkins, Alan Long, and Chuck McKelvy

This document outlines the essential elements of wildlife habitat, focusing on the importance of cover. It discusses various types of cover, such as vegetation, brush piles, and tree cavities, and their roles in providing living space for wildlife. The article emphasizes the need for habitat diversity and the benefits of different cover components for various species. It also highlights the importance of nesting sites, travel corridors, and the management practices that can enhance habitat quality for wildlife on forest lands. First published July, 2001.

Environmental Education Resources from Federal and State Agencies

Martha C. Monroe and Alison W. Bowers

"Going on a field trip? Want a spiffy new poster? Looking for a guest speaker? Or do you just need to know more about wildland fire, endangered species, coastal management, or invasive exotics? Many agencies are available to provide information, share resources, support field trips, and contribute to your environmental education programming. This 8-page fact sheet explores federal and state agencies in Florida with major educational resources. Written by Martha C. Monroe and Alison W. Bowers and published by the UF Department of School of Forest Resources and Conservation, December 2012.