_______% area of the U.S is covered by forests. - 33%
Based on the lecture material, what is the current sustainability of wood resource in the US? - growth
exceeds harvest by about 25-30%
According to your textbook, genetically engineered trees hterm-58ave been proven to be safe for native
ecosystems. - False
Which of the following agencies was established under the leadership of Gifford Pinchot to manage
forests for "the greatest good of the greatest number in the long run"? - U.S. Forest Service
Green certification of the wood takes into account - wildlife habitat, quality of water, sustainability of
the wood
Which of the following is NOT true about the National Park Service? - uses taxes to subsidize the
extraction of publicly held resources by private corporations
According to your textbook, the National Park Service administers - parks, historical sites, monuments
Clear-cutting - removes all trees from an area
What agencies manage federal Wilderness Areas? - Forest Service, National Park Service, Fish and
Wildlife Service
Which of the following is NOT true regarding tree monoculture? - appropriate for the shade-loving
seedlings of timber-valuable species
Based on the lecture material, why do tree numbers decrease with age of the stand? -
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