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MICHIGAN FORESTS FOREVER TEACHERS GUIDE
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1. Practice using compasses. Cardinal directions. Purpose of magnetic needle and housing needle.
2. How to determine the azimuth from point A to point B.
3. How to follow a given azimuth from a known point to an unknown point.
4. How chart a route on a map before going into the field.
5. Resource people; local Scout leaders, foresters, land surveyors, etc.
6. Determine your number of paces (two steps) in a chain and in 100 feet.
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