State Contest Information
All interested teams need to attend a regional Forestry CDE qualification event advance to the State FFA Forestry Contest. All qualification contests will be identical at each site in order to bring parity to qualification for state. Tests will not be identical in terms of questions, however, the mix of questions will be similar.
DATE: State Live Contest - FRIDAY April 24, 2026
TIME: 7:30-8 Check in
8-8:15 Opening remarks
8:15 - 8:45 UWSP Guest Speaker TBD related to this years theme - Forest Health
8:45 - 8:55 Move to Part I station
LOCATION: UW- Aboretum - 1207 Seminole Highway, Madison, WI
BUS DEPARTS from UW Stock Pavilion @ 7:20 a.m.
SUPERINTENDENT: University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point (LEAF) Steve Schmidt
THEME (All forestry contests): " 2026 Theme Forest Health" (LEAF will include a guest speaker on the theme) There will be several exam questions related to the theme - Study Materials for Forest Health are linked here.
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Overview
The Forestry Career Development Event (CDE) requires students to demonstrate their skills in diagnosing forest disorders, managing forests and forest inventory and applying approved silviculture practices. Participation in the event offers students experience relevant to a career choice in forestry and natural resources.
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Resources:
Practice Scantron
Forestry Study Resources for CDE
2026 link to FOREST HEALTH and other resources
Suggested References
Professional Development: To add to your Forestry Education Toolbox-
Contact LEAF Staff with your forestry education questions.
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Photo Gallery
State winning team for 2025 is Bay Port
Riddik Weber, Lauren Weed, Kyle Schahczinski, Jaycie Fischer
High Individual is Riddik Weber of Bay Port
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