North Idaho STEM Charter Academy freshman Vincent LaPresta, left, and seventh grade homeschooler Levi Betts of Coeur d'Alene examine a tall tree Thursday morning at Farragut State Park during the Idaho State Forestry Contest.
May 13, 2023
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May 13, 2023 1 a.m.
Fledgling foresters head into the woods
Nearly 350 student participate in Idaho State Forestry Contest
Future foresters, firefighters, engineers and more took to the woods Thursday to explore silviculture and expand their knowledge of all things arboreous. Using Farragut State Park as their classroom, nearly 350 students from across the Gem State participated in the 40th Annual Idaho State Forestry Contest.