Since 2004

A Network of Partners promoting comprehensive forestry education

and awareness for all users and all uses

Since 2004

FEAP Forestry

Forestry is the art, science, and appreciation of the balancing of ecologic, economic and social

aspects of the forest

FEAP Values

We value the diverse use of forests that include a balanced system of

social, economic and environmental components for the joint benefit of

all citizens locally and beyond.

FEAP Priorities Forest management for multiple uses Sustainability Environment, economy, education Ecosystems and ecology (the inter-

relatedness of lakes, wildlife, diversity, etc)

Renewable resources Appreciation of the forest Recreation Partnerships

FEAP Progression Began 2004 Invited and brought public, private, Native

American, governmental, and non-profit forest stakeholders together to determine “key messages”

K-12 educators and students, team teaching

Residents, landowners, community, and visitors

Connects FEAP Network Partners with Students

and the Community“Partner Engagement”

FEAP Network Partners ATV Association Blandin Foundation: Vital Forests/Vital Communities Blandin Paper Company Forest History Center Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Itasca County Land Department Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Minnesota Forest Industries Pittack Logging The Nature Conservancy University of Minnesota Extension United States Forest Service Plus…………

Partnering

Makes it happen

K-12 Educators from….. ISD #316 Greenway ISD #317 Deer River ISD #318 Grand Rapids/Bigfork ISD #319 Nashwauk/Keewatin Private area schools

AND BEYOND…..(through the Applied Learning Institute)

Hill City Schools Floodwood

TEAM Teaching

Pairing FEAP Network Partner’s knowledge of the forest, with FEAP Educators knowledge of teaching core subject areas (math, science, reading, communications, social studies) to bring FEAP key messages alive for students.

FEAP Components

Basic Forestry Concepts Economics, Business & Forest

Management Environment, Wildlife & Conservation Social & Recreation Practical Forestry Applications

FEAP’s Learning Tool

Students & Youth Impact

To gain a deeper understanding of the area’s culture which inherently involves the forest, students utilize tools such as:

Courses/curriculumSchool forestsForest toursBooks, websites, video’sTeaching in context: educators teach

using examples which include the forestPlus……(unlimited)

FEAP in ACTion: ISD #316

Vandyke Elementary weaves FEAP key

messages and concepts into the fabric of the

K-3 school

in ACTion……………

ISD #316

Vandyke Elementary honors FEAP Partners with the planting of a White PineSpring 2008


ISD #317Deer River High School implements FEAP based “Intro to Forestry” course supported

by FEAP Network Partners through…

Grant for design of course Arrangement of forest tours

Guest speakers in the classroom Team teaching with educators


ISD #318“Approximately 50% of students who

take high school natural resource courses come from one elementary

school within the Grand Rapids school system”

Shawn Linder, GRHS Natural Resources Educator (January 2008)



FEAP in ACTion: ISD #319 Nashwauk Day

Itasca Community College FEAP Educators assist with articulation

from high school forest-related courses to Itasca Community College.

Itasca Community College signs articulation agreement with University of Minnesota

FEAP is about Learning…Together

FEAP is about Partnering & Outreach, making Itasca County a model for Minnesota

FEAP Outreach

Mayor’s Forum, 2008 Regional Economic Development (RED)

Group, 2008 Bemidji Area Forestry Affairs Council, 2008 MN Department of Employment and

Economic Development, 2008

Community & Visitors

FEAP Focus 2009

Special Acknowledgements Staff Liaison: Garrett Ous, Itasca County

Land Department Funding: Itasca County Board of

Commissioners Itasca County’s K-12 Educators & Students FEAP Network Partners Program management by

For More Information….

Contact: Garrett Ous, Itasca County Land Commissioner

[email protected]

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Since 2004