Title: Examine agencies governing forests and parklands.
Course: Forestry Management (18502-I) > Section: Examining the Roles of Parks and Natural Areas

Examination should include

- federal
  - U.S. Department of the Interior
    - National Parks Service (NPS)
  - USDA
    - FS
- state
  - Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
  - DOF
  - Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
  - DWR
- local parks and recreation departments.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why do these agencies exist?
- What are the differences in philosophy between park services and forest services?
- How can government agencies work together to conserve forested land?
- Who was the first head of the FS?
- What are the responsibilities of each of the listed agencies?
- What are some laws enforced by the DOF?