Champion Trees (PDF)
Arkansas's Champion Tree program recognizes those trees, planted by nature or individuals, that are the largest of each species. Trees are compared using the American Forest "Bigness Index" (BI).

If you have a tree you believe is the largest of its species, contact the AFC using the contact form, or call your local AFC office. You may also send a nomination form directly to the Little Rock office at 3821 West Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR 72204.

National Register of Big Trees
The National Register of Big Trees is maintained by American Forests, a non-profit citizens' conservation organization founded in 1875. Since 1940, citizens have helped the organization find the largest of 826 species across the United States. Through a variety of projects, the American Forests organization works to assist communities in planning and implementing tree and forest actions to restore and maintain healthy ecosystems and communities.

Project Learning Tree and Arkansas Educational Frameworks Correlations
Arkansas Forestry Commission personnel and other Project Learning Tree trained educators are encouraged to use the following Arkansas Frameworks/Project Learning Tree Correlations to enhance student understanding of their natural environment. These selected Project Learning Tree activities either teach or support student learning expectations (SLEs), and are correlated to Arkansas Educational Frameworks, Strands and Standards.

Publications
The following publications can be viewed online. To request a printed copy, please contact the AFC at (501) 296-1940.

Links of Interest

• I Am A Tree Coloring Book (PDF)
  (courtesy of the Arkansas Forestry Association)
• Arkansas Forests Forever Online Games and Videos
  (courtesy of the Arkansas Forestry Association)
• National Park Service Kids Zone
• Louisiana Purchase
• Living with Fire: Making Wise Choices
• Arkansas Natural Diversity - Lesson Plans
• Forest Service Climate Change Home Page
• Forest Service Climate Change Resource Center
• Forest Service Natural Inquirer Science Education Journal
• North American Association for Environmental Education
• NASA's Earth Observatory
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Climate Change Information
• Earth Sky - Project Learning Tree
• Earth Sky Podcasts
• Department of Energy - Alternative Energy Sources Web site for kids

Workshops and Other Programs

Aug. 9 & 11, 2010 - PLT/WET/WILD and Caddo River Ecosystem Workshop, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Norman. Contact Terry Wisener.

Sept. 15, 2010 - PLT Early Childhood Workshop, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Fort Smith. Contact Karen Westcamp-Johnson.

Sept. 21-22, 2010 - PLT/WET/WILD and Urban Ecosystem, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Little Rock. Contact Sarah Baxter.

Workshops are also listed on the Arkansas Forestry Association web site.