Envirothon Forestry

Clearcutting means...

• specific trees are selected to be removed

• everything is cut down without any plan

• clumps of trees here and there are removed

• After planning, most trees are removed from a single area

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What does it mean if tree rings are wider?

• They help identify the species

• They show it is a younger tree

• They indicate better growing conditions

• They don't tell us anything

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

• Norway Maple

• Black Locust

• Sassafras

• Hemlock

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is this piece of equipment?

• Biltmore Stick

• Logger's Tape

• Clinometer

• Compass

Which of the following is NOT a critical technique for sustainable forestry?

• Agroforestry

• Forest management

• Reforestation

• Clear-cutting

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is this piece of equipment used for?

• Determine direction

• To measure distance

• To determine the amount of logs or board feet in a tree

• To plant trees

Which type of trees lose their leaves in the fall?

• Deciduous

• Evergreen

• Tropical

• All trees

Identify this invasive species

• mayfly

• spotted lanternfly

• emerald ash borer

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Identify this tree - important timber tree in PA

• Red maple

• Silver maple

• Sugar maple

• Norway maple

Identify this leaf

• Mulberry

• Sassafras

• Red maple

• Redbud