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| − | + | ==1. Prerequisites: AY Tree Honor; Forestry Honor.== | |
| + | ==2. Define the following terms:== | ||
| + | ===a. basal area. === | ||
| + | ===b. bole === | ||
| + | ===c. DBH (diameter) === | ||
| + | ===d. Seed tree cut === | ||
| + | ===e. selective cutting === | ||
| + | ===f. shelterwood cut === | ||
| + | ===g. silviculture === | ||
| + | ===h. canopy === | ||
| + | ===i. crown === | ||
| + | ===j. pulpwood === | ||
| + | ===k.succession === | ||
| + | ===l. thinning === | ||
| + | ===m. rotation=== | ||
| + | ===n. sawtimber=== | ||
| + | ===o. climax forest=== | ||
| + | ===p. habitat=== | ||
| + | ==3. Study five tree species important to forestry in your area and give the following information about each:== | ||
| + | ===a. common and scientific name=== | ||
| + | ===b. range of tree=== | ||
| + | ===c. height and diameter of tree at maturity=== | ||
| + | ===d. economic importance of tree=== | ||
| + | ===e. important pests (insects, disease, etc.) of the tree=== | ||
| + | ===f. habitat of tree, forest zone, and elevation=== | ||
| + | ===g. common age of rotation (harvesting) for various uses=== | ||
| + | ==4. What methods are used to insure reforestation of a harvest area?== | ||
| + | ==5. On a map of your country, draw the forest areas and indicate the types of forest in each area.== | ||
| + | ==6. Write a short report (250 words or more) on the importance of the forests in your country. Include such topics as the importance of wood for timber, paper (pulp), and firewood; wildlife habitat; livestock grazing; good water quality; and recreation for people.== | ||
| + | ==7. Tour one of the following, or write a report with diagrams about operations.== | ||
| + | ===a. Sawmill=== | ||
| + | ===b. Pulp mill=== | ||
| + | ===c. Furniture factory=== | ||
| + | ==8. Do a forest survey in a typical forest for your area. Using a prism, mark all trees large enough to be counted “in”, and record the following data for each “in” tree, and record the basal area by species for the whole plot:== | ||
| + | ===a. common and scientific name=== | ||
| + | ===b. DBH=== | ||
| + | ===c. Height=== | ||
| + | ===d. Age (determined by increment borer)=== | ||
| + | ==9. Participate in a reforestation project== | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | * [http://www.na.fs.fed.us Silvics of North America, Agriculture Handbook 654 (under the publications tab)] | ||
| + | * [http://forestry_suppliers.com Forestry Suppliers, Inc., 205 West Rankin Street, Jackson, MS 39201 (800-647-5368)] | ||
