Using Resources Wisely…. That’s the Girl Scout Way!
Using resources wisely means taking care of the natural resources under our care, including our forests.
GSNENY stewards 886 acres of forests in and outside of the Adirondack Park of New York State. Four of our camp properties: Hidden Lake Camp, Camp Is-Sho-Da, Camp Woodhaven and Lake Clear Camp- have forests that we are responsible for. Most of our forests are second growth forest, growing from abandoned pastures and heavy deforestation more than 100 years ago.
In addition, many of our camps contain important waterways that connect to important water sources and must be properly managed. The protection of the pristine Lake Clear, Glowegee Creek, or ultimately Lake George, we have an important role in protecting clean water in Northeastern New York.
What makes for a healthy forest? 
Why do we need to manage our forests?
Where is GSNENY doing Forest Management?
Why is GSNENY using a Professional Forester?
What Are The Threats to Our Forests’ Health?
What Best Practices Will Be Used At Our Camps?
How Will This Impact My Girl Scout Experience?
Who Do I Contact To Talk About This?
The Girl Scout Tree Promise
Girl Scouts Support Healthy Forests
Take the Girl Scout Tree Promise:
Environmental Education Badges:
Daisy Eco Learning, Brownie Eco Friend, Junior Eco Camper, Cadette Eco Trekker, Senior Eco Explorer, and Ambassador Eco Advocate
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