CF Forest Management and Planning

Question 1

What is a key goal of sustainable forest management?

Accepted Answer

Balance resource use with long-term forest health

Answer

Maximize timber output regardless of species

Answer

Minimize recreational access

Answer

Eliminate all harvesting activity

Question 2

Which document outlines objectives, prescriptions, and schedules for forest activities?

Accepted Answer

Forest management plan

Answer

Ecosystem impact report

Answer

Tree planting invoice

Answer

Silvicultural note

Question 3

Which harvesting method removes all trees in a stand at once?

Accepted Answer

Clearcutting

Answer

Shelterwood

Answer

Selection

Answer

Thinning

Question 4

What is the purpose of a silvicultural prescription?

Accepted Answer

Prescribe forest treatments to meet goals

Answer

Record rainfall data

Answer

Determine slope stability

Answer

Conduct wildlife surveys

Question 5

Which of the following is a common tool used in forest planning?

Accepted Answer

GIS software

Answer

Prism

Answer

Increment borer

Answer

Clinometer

Question 6

Why is adaptive management important in forestry?

Accepted Answer

To monitor and adjust practices based on outcomes

Answer

To reduce legal liability

Answer

To avoid planning altogether

Answer

To eliminate site visits