Utah Envirothon

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Study areas:

FORESTRY - learning objectives

Students should be able to:

1. Identify common trees without a key and identify unusual species of trees or shrubs through the use of a key.

2. Understand forest ecology concepts, including the relationship between soil and forest types, tree communities, regeneration, competition, and succession.

3. Understand factors affecting tree growth and forest development (climate, insects, diseases, shade tolerance, topography, etc.).

4. Understand how wildlife habitat relates to forest communities, forest species, forest age structure, snags and den trees, availability of food, and riparian zones.

5. Understand the value of trees in urban and suburban settings and factors affecting their health and survival.

6. Understand how forest health and management affect the following issues: biological diversity, forest fragmentation, air quality, fire, and recreation.

7. 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.

8. Identify complex factors which influence forest management decisions (economics, social, and ecological).

9. Apply silviculture concepts and methods to develop general management recommendations for a particular situation and management goals.