PA Envirothon Forestry

Which tree species is the official state tree of Pennsylvania?

• Oak

• Hemlock

• Eastern White Pine

• Eastern Hemlock

What is the primary factor responsible for the decline of American Chestnut trees in Pennsylvania?

• Invasive pests

• Climate change

• Soil erosion

• Air pollution

Which of the following is a native coniferous tree in Pennsylvania?

• Norway Spruce

• Douglas Fir

• Red Pine

• Eastern White Pine

What is the name of the fungal disease that has devastated American Elm populations in Pennsylvania?

• Chestnut Blight

• Dutch Elm Disease

• Oak Wilt

• Pine Wilt

Which forest type is characterized by a mix of coniferous and deciduous trees and is found at higher elevations in Pennsylvania?

• Oak-Hickory Forest

• Northern Hardwood Forest

• Mixed Mesophytic Forest

• Spruce-Fir Forest

What is the primary function of riparian buffer zones in forest management?

• Enhance wildlife habitat

• Control forest pests

• Prevent soil erosion

• Promote tree growth

Which invasive insect species has caused significant damage to Pennsylvania's ash trees?

• Emerald Ash Borer

• Asian Longhorned Beetle

• Gypsy Moth

• Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

What is the process by which trees convert carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight into energy and oxygen?

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

• Respiration

• Combustion

Which government agency is responsible for managing Pennsylvania's state forests?

• Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)

• Pennsylvania Game Commission

• Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)

• United States Forest Service (USFS)

Which of the following is a method of sustainable forest management?

• Clear-cutting

• Shelterwood cutting

• Deforestation

• Wildfire