Modern Forestry Answers

Which of the following is not part of the role of a forester?a.develop sustainable practicesb.prevent removal of timberc.determine means for continued growthd.assess timber quality

How does seed-cutting differ from shelterwood cutting?a.Shelterwood cutting removes all trees within a given area.b.Shelterwood cutting takes place over several years.c.Seed-cutting takes place over several years.d.Seed-cutting is more damaging to the natural environment.

Which of the following would most likely employ a forester?a.state governmentsb.lumber businessesc.national governmentsd.all of the above

Why is clearcutting an especially damaging forestry practice for species that rely upon older trees for their survival?a.Clearcutting removes all trees in a stand, old and young.b.Clearcutting specifically removes older trees in a stand.c.Clearcutting forces younger trees to mature faster.d.Clearcutting is not a damaging forestry practice.

Where is the carbon taken in by plants during photosynthesis stored?a.the groundb.plant structuresc.the aird.all of the above

Forests are the only carbon sinks on Earth.

A forester is _______a.a person who cuts down treesb.a park rangerc.a person who manages and supervises land used for timber productiond.responsible for creating topographical maps of forests

Which method of tree harvesting favors slow-growing trees that are shade-tolerant?a.selective cuttingb.clearcuttingc.shelterwoodd.none of the above

Which of the following about carbon sinks is not true?a.They emit more carbon than they take in.b.They take in more carbon they emit.c.They store carbon from the atmosphere.d.They include oceans and forests.

The main purpose of a forester is to identify land for timber harvesting.