Paulding County 4-H is proud to recognize an outstanding group of 4-H’ers who recently competed in the Northwest District Forestry Judging Competition in Conyers, Georgia.
Ten Junior 4-H’ers spent the summer preparing for the competition, learning about one of Georgia’s most valuable natural resources—our forests. Forestry Judging is a competitive event that challenges 4-H’ers to identify trees, insects, and forest diseases. Participants also demonstrate skills in compass and pacing, as well as estimating sawtimber volume.
Through Forestry Judging, youth gain valuable knowledge and hands-on experience while developing a greater appreciation for Georgia’s forests, their importance to our economy, and the role they play in our quality of life.
Paulding 4-H Takes First Place!
The hard work and dedication of the Paulding County 4-H Junior Team paid off as Zoe Beck, Severi Rollman, Thea Rollman, and Emmit White earned first place as a team at the Northwest District competition.
Paulding 4-H also had an exceptional showing in the individual competition. Emmit White placed second overall, while Zoe Beck and Severi Rollman tied for third overall. The success continued with Thea Rollman placing seventh, Gabriella Weilnau placing eighth, and Michael Branson placing ninth.
With six Paulding County 4-H’ers finishing among the top 10 individual contestants in the district, Paulding 4-H demonstrated the outstanding knowledge, preparation, and dedication of its forestry team.
Congratulations to all of our 4-H’ers for their hard work and outstanding accomplishments! Many thanks to Christen Thomas, ANR Program Assistant; Becky Mroczkowski, Master Gardener Volunteer; Margaret Petry, Master Gardener Volunteer; and Joy Beck, 4-H Program Assistant, for their help throughout the season with coaching, supervision, and support!
