all of the american merit badge pamphlets are being re-done this year to include color photographs. wonderful, but how will this addition add more continuity and substance to the information already provided? some of the merit badges could be combined more logically, without diluting them. i.e. fish and wildlife management, soil and water conservation, and environmental science have overlapping requirements. forestry is an excellent lead into pulp and paper. scouts are seeking out additional information via internet, educational materials to supplement the merit badge pamphlet to fulfill the r
