11.2 Forests And Their Resources Answers Key
Question: Even Aged
Answer: A condition in timber plantations in which all trees are the same age
Question: Uneven Aged
Answer: Forest regrowth in which the trees are different ages; occurs after selective logging.
Question: Which type of regrowth is MORE BIODIVERSE- Even aged or uneven aged?
Answer: UNEVEN AGED
Question: Clear Cutting
Answer: A method of harvesting trees in which all trees in an area are cut at once. (Even Aged)
Question: Seed Tree Approach
Answer: A method of harvesting trees in which a small number of mature and healthy seed-producing trees are left standing so they can reseed an area that has been logged. (Even Aged)
Question: Shelterwood Approach
Answer: Method of harvesting in which a small number of mature trees are left in place to provide shelter for seedlings as they grow. (Even Aged)
Question: Selection System
Answer: Method of harvesting trees in which only some of the trees in a Forrest are cut at one time. (Uneven Aged)
Question: Deforestation
Answer: Clearing a forrest for another land use.
Question: Old growth forrest
Answer: A forrest that has never been logged.
Question: Name 4 products that come from Forrest resources
Answer: 1. Timber
2. Paper
3. Food
4. Medicine