Forestry learning objectives	Standard of Learning
1. Identify common trees without the use of a key.	ES 7; LS 5; BIO 7
2. Understand how the following issues are affected by forest health, and management: Biological diversity, forest fragmentation, air quality, aesthetics, fire, water quality, recreation and supply of wood products.	BIO 5,7,9; LS 4,5,6,7,8,9, 10,11,12,14
3. Know how to recommend management practices based on landowner objectives, site and forest stand evaluations, and a forest inventory. This requires an understanding of silvicultural concepts and forest management practices, such as harvest methods and best management Practices.	BIO 1,5,7,9; PS 1, ES 1,2,3; LS,4,5,6, 7,8,9,10,11,12,14
4. Know how to conduct a forest inventory. This requires and understanding of the use of tree measuring devices: clinometer/abney level, diameter tape, Biltmore stick, and land area measurement techniques and terms: acres, chains, pacing, topographic maps, compass.	BIO 1; PS 1; ES 1,2,3; LS 4,5, 6,7,8,9,10, 11,12,14
5. Know how to conduct a site evaluation to determine its suitability for growing trees. This requires an understanding of the relationship between soil depth, slope percent, aspect, slope position and their effects on the growth and ecology of trees.	BIO 3,5,7; LS 4,5,6,7,8,9,10, 11,12,14
6. Know how to conduct a stand evaluation, especially as it relates to forest management practices. This requires an understanding of disturbance factors, such as grazing and fire, forest type, stand origin, stocking and the size distribution of trees.	LS 4,5,6,7,8, 9,10,11,12,14; BIO 7,9
7. Know how to calculate the board-foot volume of timber and the dollar value of that timber per acre, based on a 1/10th acre plot sample. A calculator will be helpful.	BIO 1,9; PS 1; ES 1,2,3; LS 4, 5,6,7,8,9,11,12
8. Understand the issue of "introduced species and their effect on biodiversity" as it affects the health of native forests. Determine what management measures may be taken to protect native species, stands and habitats.	LS 4,5,6,7,8,9, 10,11,12,14; BIO 1,3,5,7,9;
9. Understand how wildlife habitat relates to: forest communities and riparian zones (forest species, age, structure, food availability, cover, nesting, etc.)	LS 4,5,6,7,8,9 10,11,12,14; BIO 9

Forestry Sample Questions

SITE EVALUATION: Circle (A) soil depth; (B) slope percent; (C) aspect; and (D) slope position as they apply to the area.

A. Soil Depth

Deep -- 24" or more

Shallow -- Less than 24"

B. Slope Percent

Rolling 0-20%

Steep 21-40%

Very Steep 41+%

Rolling 0-20%

Steep 21-40%

Very Steep 41+%

C. Aspect

NE

SW

NE

SW

NE

SW

NE

SW

NE

SW

NE

SW

D. Slope Position:

Bottom

I

II

I

II

I

II

I

II

I

III

II

III

Lower 1/3

I

II

I

II

I

III

I

III

II

III

III

IV

Middle 1/3

I

II

II

III

II

III

II

III

III

IV

IV

IV

Upper 1/3

II

III

III

III

IV

IV

III

IV

III

IV

IV

IV

E. Forest Land Capability Class: Based on the above information, circle the correct class below.