Agriscience - Forestry

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What is selection cutting?

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Harvesting in a forest of trees of different ages and mixed species.

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Ash is used in the construction of: Baseball bats, Plywood, Veneer, Log homes.

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Baseball bats.

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Which is a major tree of the Pacific Coast forest region of North America and one of the most commercially grown trees?

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Douglas fir.

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The least expensive method of replacing trees harvested from the woodlot is:

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Natural seeding.

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Mr. Langdon left a brush pile when harvesting his woodlot. Why is it a good management practice for improving wildlife?

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Provides cover for shelter and protection.

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Prescribed burning is used in the management of forests in order to:

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Remove excess leaves, reducing risks of wildfires.

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Planting trees at a site polluted by industrial chemicals to absorb the chemicals is called:

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Phytoremediation.

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The most popular Christmas tree grown commercially in the mountain region of North Carolina is the:

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Fraser fir.

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Pulpwood is mainly produced from: Ash, Fraser fir, Loblolly pine, Oak.

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Loblolly pine.

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Which tree is generally the most important tree in southern forests because of its use for pulpwood and lumber?

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Pine.