Task · part of 2. Choose one: wood samples, growth rings, or damage

2(a). Collect and identify wood samples of ten species

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And list several ways the wood of each species can be used. The only route through requirement 2 that does not use the field notebook.

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Forestry Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-01-27), Requirement 2(a)