Astoria FFA chapter places second in district forestry event
The Astoria chapter of the National FFA Organization placed second in the Northwest District Forestry Career Development Event May 1 in Buxton.
Students demonstrated their skills in diagnosing forest disorders, managing forests and forest inventory and using problem-solving skills to respond to a forest industry scenario. The team also provided a presentation about a national or regional forestry issue.
Team members contributed individually by completing a general forestry knowledge exam and rounds of tree identification and measurement. JR Russell earned sixth place, and Arabella Jones placed 10th.
