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| A community of plants and animals in which trees are the dominant species. |
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| Timber Stand Improvement. |
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| That portion of the trees in a stand forming the upper crown cover. |
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| The resin occurring in the wood of certain conifers. |
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| Forest litter and organic debris in various stages of decomposition on top of the mineral soil. Typical of coniferous forests in cool climates. |
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| The plant and animal residues on the soil which are undergoing decomposition. |
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| Planting specific numbers of seed in spots at regular intervals in the desired area. |
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| What is broadcast seeding? |
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| Scattering seed randomly. |
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| The sowing of seed on an area where trees are desired. |
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| Of the trees named, which is not a pioneer species: aspen, grey birch and white oak? |
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| What do you do when you transplant? |
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1) Replant a nursery seeding in another part of the nursery for further development.
2) Move plant from one location to another. |
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| What is a blaze on a tree? |
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| A mark cut on a standing tree to call special attention to the tree. |
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| Forest soils in the northeast are commonly basic or acidic? |
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| Name 3 examples of naval stores. |
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| Tar, pitch, turpentine, pine oil, and resin. |
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| What does wind-firm mean? |
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| Able to withstand heavy wind. |
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| Name two vines that cause damage to trees. |
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| Grape, Kudzu, Honeysuckle. |
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| Abnormally large, low commercial value tree taking up more space than its value warrants. |
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| What is considered the most disaterous enemy of the forest as noted in the handbook? |
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| Forests with trees over one hundred years old. |
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