CF CF Wildlife Habitat & Biodiversity Management 2

Question 1

What is the term for a species that has a disproportionately large effect on its ecosystem relative to its abundance?

Accepted Answer

Keystone species

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Indicator species

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Pioneer species

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Umbrella species

Question 2

Which habitat feature is most critical for black bear denning in the eastern United States?

Accepted Answer

Large hollow trees or root masses in dense cover

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Open grassland patches

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Rocky stream banks

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Mature pine plantations with no understory

Question 3

What index is commonly used to quantify wildlife species diversity within a forest stand?

Accepted Answer

Shannon-Wiener diversity index

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Basal area index

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Site index

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Stocking index

Question 4

A certified forester notices a stream-adjacent buffer strip is being proposed for timber harvest. What is the primary wildlife concern?

Accepted Answer

Loss of riparian habitat critical for amphibians, birds, and mammals

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Reduction in timber revenue

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Increased wind throw risk

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Reduced soil nutrient cycling

Question 5

Which practice most directly benefits neo-tropical migratory songbirds nesting in US forests?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining large blocks of interior forest with minimal edge

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Increasing road density for access

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Reducing canopy closure to below 40%

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Planting fast-growing exotic tree species

Question 6

In a forest wildlife management plan, what does the term 'mast production' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Hard and soft fruits produced by trees and shrubs used as wildlife food

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The height of dominant trees in a stand

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Annual timber volume increment

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Canopy gap size measurement