Modern Forestry

Question 1

Which of the following is not part of the role of a forester?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

prevent removal of timber

Question 2

How does seed-cutting differ from shelterwood cutting?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Shelterwood cutting takes place over several years.

Question 3

Which of the following would most likely employ a forester?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 4

Why is clearcutting an especially damaging forestry practice for species that rely upon older trees for their survival?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Clearcutting removes all trees in a stand, old and young.

Question 5

Where is the carbon taken in by plants during photosynthesis stored?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

plant structures

Question 6

Forests are the only carbon sinks on Earth.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 7

A forester is _______

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a person who manages and supervises land used for timber production

Question 8

Which method of tree harvesting favors slow-growing trees that are shade-tolerant?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

selective cutting

Question 9

Which of the following about carbon sinks is not true?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They emit more carbon than they take in.

Question 10

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Modern Forestry Answers