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Forest correct answers An ecosystem characterized by more or less dense and extensive tree cover usually consisting of stands varying in characteristics such as species, structure, composition, age class, and commonly including streams, fish, and wildlife. Forest community correct answers Assemb...

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  • July 27, 2024
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Forestry Exam 1 || A+ Guaranteed.
Forest correct answers An ecosystem characterized by more or less dense and extensive tree cover usually consisting of stands varying in characteristics such as species, structure, composition, age class, and commonly including streams, fish, and wildlife.
Forest community correct answers Assemblages of plants and animals associated with a particular forest
Forest stand correct answers a contiguous area of trees of similar species composition, age and structure that can managed as a unit
Ecosystem correct answers A spatially explicit, relatively homogenous unit of the earth that includes all interacting biotic organisms & components of the abiotic
environment.
Forestry correct answers The science, art, and business of creating, managing, and conserving forests and associated resources in a sustainable manner to meet desired goals, needs, and values
Lumber correct answers Wood processed into beams and planks
Opportunity cost correct answers Cost of the next best alternative use of money, time, or resources when one choice is made rather than another
Environmental movement correct answers Realization that ecological problems are linked
Sustainability movement correct answers Living within limits of the Earth's resources
Forest cover correct answers all trees and other plants occupying the ground in a forest including any ground cover
Biotic correct answers forest organisms(living things)
Abiotic correct answers physical factors of the environment
TIMO correct answers Timber Investment Management Organizations
REIT correct answers Real Estate Investment Trust
Family forest owners correct answers Families, individuals, trusts, estates, family partnerships, and other unincorporated groups of individuals that own forest land
Timberland correct answers land covered with forest suitable or managed for timber
Tree farm correct answers an area of forest land managed to ensure continuous commercial production Forest use under medieval law in Europe correct answers European royalty sets aside forests as private reserves for resources and recreation. Forest law was established by William the conqueror to protect resources
What is the king's broad arrow? correct answers It's the mark of the crown which sets aside particular trees for the Royal Navy (construction and repair).
Early uses of forest were associated with which human needs (hint: there are 5 basic needs) correct answers Shelter, food, fuel, weapons, and clothing
List several types of wood products that come from forests and provide examples of each type correct answers Dimensional lumber (2x4, 4x4), fiber/pulp (rope and plywood?), wood extracts (vitamins, chems, gum, think turpentine), and paper (tp, printer paper)
Identify the different non-timber resources that forests provide. We reviewed 5 in class. correct answers Wildlife habitat, recreation, aesthetics, food/food additives, fabrics
What are some ecosystem services that forests provide? List at least 3. correct answers Watershed/water quality, air quality, soil quality, carbon storage, species biodiversity
What is the rural-urban interface? How is this important for forestry? correct answers The boundary between suburbs/cities and the wilderness. It is important as it can increase the opportunity for recreation in forests/wildlands, better awareness of natural resources lead to a rise of forestry in US, conservation, and sustainability
What are the four stages of forest use and development? Which of these is the United States not in? correct answers Exploitation, recovery, management, appreciation. The US is not in exploitation (anymore).
What are the top four countries by forested land area? correct answers Russia, Brazil, Canada, and the USA
Development stages of forest use are influenced by what two concepts? correct answers Public opinion and legislation. Both are susceptible to change over time.
Identify the four major stakeholder groups relative to forest use and policy. Give an example of each group. correct answers Bureaucracy (US forest service/ TX A&M forest service), Society (Sierra club, TX forestry association), Industry (Rayonier), and Natural Resource Professions (Society of American Foresters)
Which federal department is the USFS under? correct answers US Dpt. Of Agriculture
What is the full name of the USFS? correct answers United States Forest Service

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