FORESTRY OUTLINE

I. Tree Physiology and Tree and Shrub Identification

A. Identify parts of tree, including tissue of roots, stem, and leaves

B. by leaves, bark, flower or seed for trees listed in "Know Your            Trees" without a key

C. by leaves, bark, flower or seed for uncommon trees using a key

II. Forest Ecology

A. Forest Structure

B. Ecological Concepts and terminology

1) Relationship between soil and forest type
2) Levels of succession

C. Factors influencing tree growth and forest development
1) climate, insects, microorganisms, and wildlife

D. Forest Health

1) Identify common insects and diseases
2) Identify invasive species

III. Sustainable Forest Management

A. Silvicultural Techniques (thinning, single tree or group tree              selection, shelterwood, clearcutting, seed tree)

B. Silviculture Systems (clear-cutting , seed tree method,                   evenaged management, unevenaged management,                 shelterwood and selection)

C. Silviculture treatments (Planting, thinning, harvesting)

D. Forestry tools and equipment

1) Basal Area
2) Diameter
3) Height

E. Factors influencing management decisions (ecological,                financial, social)

IV. Uses of Trees and Woods

A. Community Trees- their values, threats to them and challenges            growing them

B. Social and Economic Value

1) Products
2) Watershed protection
3) Wildlife

Forestry Outline
2012 New York State Envirothon
May 23 & 24, 2012
Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Geneva, New York
NEWS
New York State Envirothon
Forestry Resources
Learning Objectives

Learning goals for participating students
References

Links and references to more information on the study of forestry
Sample Questions

Learn about terms relating to the study of forestry
Outline

Basic outline for forestry topics covered at this event