Certified Forester Study Guide: Forest Management

What is the primary goal of forest management?

• Maximizing timber production.

• Sustainable use and conservation of forest resources

• Clearing forests for agricultural purposes.

• Allowing unrestricted access to forest resources.

Which of the following is NOT a component of sustainable forest management?

• afforestation

• selective logging

• clear-cutting

• wildfire prevention

What is the process of planning and implementing practices to achieve specific forest management objectives called?

• forest management

• deforestation

• wildlife conservation

• urbanization

Which of the following is an example of an even-aged forest management technique?

• Selective cutting

• Shelterwood cutting

• Seed tree cutting

• Clearcutting

What is the term for the process of removing trees from a forest?

• deforestation

• afforestation

• reforestation

• tree planting

Which of the following is NOT a common objective of forest management?

• Increase deforestation

• Promote biodiversity

• Ensure sustainable timber production

• Protect wildlife habitats

What is the term for the process of planting new trees in a harvested area?

• deforestation

• afforestation

• reforestation

• clear-cutting

Which of the following is a common method used to estimate the volume of timber in a forest?

• Sample plot method

• Satellite imagery method

• Random sampling method

• Tree counting method

What is the term for the practice of removing weaker or less desirable trees to promote the growth of more desirable trees?

• selective logging

• deforestation

• tree planting

• clear-cutting

Which of the following is a common method used to control forest pests?

• Pesticides

• Habitat destruction

• Genetic modification

• Biological control