FM FM Wildlife & Biodiversity Management

Question 1

Which forest structural feature is most critical for cavity-nesting wildlife species such as woodpeckers and owls?

Accepted Answer

Large-diameter standing dead trees (snags)

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Dense shrub layer

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Uniform canopy closure

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Grass understory

Question 2

The 'edge effect' in wildlife habitat refers to:

Accepted Answer

Increased species diversity and activity along boundaries between different habitat types

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Reduced tree growth at the edge of a property

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Wind damage to trees at forest perimeters

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Property line disputes between landowners

Question 3

What is the primary objective of maintaining 'coarse woody debris' (CWD) in managed forests?

Accepted Answer

Provide habitat, nutrient cycling, and moisture retention for a wide range of organisms

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Fuel load management for fire prevention

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Improve access for logging equipment

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Prevent invasive plant establishment

Question 4

A 'wildlife tree' in forest management is specifically defined as:

Accepted Answer

A designated live or dead tree retained in harvested areas for its wildlife habitat value

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Any tree planted for wildlife food

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A tree species preferred by deer for browsing

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A tree certified under a wildlife conservation program

Question 5

Maintaining a 'diversity of stand ages' across a landscape primarily benefits wildlife by:

Accepted Answer

Providing the range of habitat conditions needed by different species at different life stages

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Increasing total timber volume

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Reducing wildfire risk

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Simplifying management planning

Question 6

Which of the following management actions best benefits forest interior bird species?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining large blocks of unfragmented mature forest

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Creating numerous small clearcuts throughout the forest

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Planting ornamental trees along forest roads

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Increasing the number of forest roads for access