Students are expected to:
·
Identify common trees without a key and identify specific or unusual
species of trees or shrubs through the use of a key
·
Understand forest ecology concepts and factors affecting them, including
the relationship between soil and forest types, tree communities, regeneration,
competition, and succession
·
Understand the cause/effect relationship of factors affecting tree growth
and forest development (climate, insects, microorganisms, etc.)
·
Understand how wildlife habitat relates to forest communities, forest
species, forest age structure, snags and den trees, availability of food, and
riparian zones
·
Understand the value of trees in urban and suburban settings and factors
affecting their health and survival
·
Understand how the following issues are affected by forest health and
management: biological diversity, forest fragmentation, air quality, fire, and
recreation
·
Understand basic forest management concepts and tools such as: how
various silvicultural practices are utilized, the use of tree measuring devices,
and best management practices
·
Identify complex factors which influences forest management decisions
(economics, social, and ecological)
·
Apply silviculture concepts and methods to develop general management
recommendations for a particular situation and management goals
The study references listed are not an exhaustive list of
sources from which test questions are drawn. Students are expected to
research other sources for more information according to the learning
objectives.
Measuring
Standing Trees:
Harvesting and Reproduction Methods for Ohio
Forests:
Enhancing Food (Mast) Production for Woodland
Wildlife in Ohio:
https://woodlandstewards.osu.edu/sites/woodlands/files/d6/files/pubfiles/0060-mast.pdf
Ohio's Top Invasive Plants:
http://ohiodnr.gov/invasiveplants
Incorporating Wildlife Needs into Forest
Management Plans:
https://woodlandstewards.osu.edu/sites/woodlands/files/imce/0001.pdf
Common Ohio Trees:
http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov/trees
Ohio Forestry
Facts:
https://forestry.ohiodnr.gov/portals/forestry/pdfs/ohioforestryfacts.pdf
a big thanks to Butler SWCD for putting together these resources
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