Youth and Urban Forestry Work: studies of developmental benefits
Youth work and urban forest stewardship provide adolescents with the opportunity to benefit from nature based work experiences. A research study was conducted to assess these claims using social science methods.
Youth work and urban forest stewardship provide adolescents with the opportunity to benefit from nature based work experiences. A research study was conducted to assess these claims using social science methods. Within the research study, two directions of study were observed: "Summer urban forestry programs" and "Comparing professionals and youth." Specific topics integrated in the study such as "adolescent self concept" and "civic action" are given, and the results of the study are summarized.
Authors
K.L. Wolf
K.L. Wolf
Date Published
February 2006
February 2006
Publisher
Earthcorps
Seattle, WA (US)
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Resource Format
Pamphlet/Flyer/Factsheet
Pamphlet/Flyer/Factsheet
Sub-Topics
Children and Youth, Evaluation/Assessment
Children and Youth, Evaluation/Assessment
State(s)/Region(s)
National
National
Keywords
Service learning, Service learning
Service learning, Service learning
Libraries
MW: F-PAMP-WA-06-001
MW: F-PAMP-WA-06-001
Indexed By
MWCU&CF
MWCU&CF
