Forestry Science I Unit 1 Lesson 1 Introduction
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Forestry Science I Unit 1 Lesson 1 Introduction to Forestry
What is forestry? • What should be included in a definition of forestry?
What is forestry? the art and science of managing forests so as to yield, on a continuous basis, a maximum quality and quantity of forest products and services
Components • • • Art and Science Managing Yield Maximum quality and quantity Forest Products Service
What is involved in forestry? • • • Reproduction Growing Protection Harvesting Marketing Environmental Issues
Reproduction Definition: the process by which we establish a new stand of trees. Examples: Reproduction can be obtained by two methods: • natural regeneration - seedtrees • artificial regeneration - seedlings B.
Growing Definition: practice used to control composition and growth Example: Thinning is a primary method used to control the composition of the stand as well as improve growth in the stand. C.
Protection Definition: forests need protection from wildfires, insects and disease in order to get maximum growth and yield at harvest time Example: • prescribe burns • pesticides
Harvesting Definition: cutting trees for sale The harvesting of a stand of timber can start with the thinning of a young stand to improve growth and generate income. The final cut is made when the stand has matured and reached its maximum growth and income potential for the landowner. E.
Marketing Definition: process to find best price for your timber This is the phase of forestry where product utilization can bring the highest income results from managing timber. Proper harvesting, and delivery of these products are an absolute necessity to good forest management.
Forestry I Units • • • Introduction to Forestry Forest Safety Dendrology Wildfires Regeneration Methods
Forestry I Units • • • Prescribed Burning Sivilcultural Practices Forest Measurements Controlling Undesirable Species Tree Disorders Forest Business Management
Other Activities • • Field trips Guest speakers Dendrology notebook Conducting a prescribed burn Laboratories FFA activities SAE projects CDEs
Assignment Essay: “What Forestry Means to Me”