Utah Envirothon

Learning Objectives

Identify common trees without a key and identify unusual species of trees or shrubs through the use of a key.
Understand forest ecology concepts, including the relationship between soil and forest types, tree communities, regeneration, competition, and succession.
Understand factors affecting tree growth and forest development (climate, insects, diseases, shade tolerance, topography, etc.).
Understand how wildlife habitat relates to forest communities, forest species, forest age structure, snags and den trees, availability of food, and riparian zones.
Understand the value of trees in urban and suburban settings and factors affecting their health and survival.
Understand how forest health and management affect the following issues: biological diversity, forest fragmentation, air quality, fire, and recreation.
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.
Identify complex factors which influence forest management decisions (economics, social, and ecological).
Apply silviculture concepts and methods to develop general management recommendations for a particular situation and management goals.

Forestry Study Guide (pdf version)

Resources
Following is a list of suggested web sites

	•	American Forests
	•	National Arbor Day Foundation
	•	Society of American Foresters
	•	USDA Forest Service
	•	USU Forestry Extension
	•	Silvics of North America
	•	Tree Link
	•	USU Tree Browser
	•	http://extension.usu.edu/forestry/Presentations/webcasts.html
	•	Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands

Following is a list of suggested reference materials

	•	A Guide to Trees of Utah and the Intermountain West Michael Kuhns, 1998 Available from Utah State University Press, Amazon.com, etc.
	•	What Tree is That? A guide to the more common trees found in the Western U.S. What Tree is That? A guide to the more common trees found in the Eastern U.S. Both available from the National Arbor Day Foundation.
	•	Conservation Trees and Shrubs- Pocket ID Guide USDA-NRCS Riparian Area Management (1996) RR 1737-13 1996 U.S. Department of the Interior, BLM
	•	Riparian Resource Management, an Educational Workshop BLM-MT-PT-89-001-4351 U.S. Department of the Interior, BLM
	•	Conservation Trees: For Your Farm, Family & Future The National Arbor Day Foundation Available at all Utah Forestry, Fire and State Lands offices
	•	Trees and People Richard N. Jordan, 1994 Check your local library or contact Forestry, Fire and State Lands offices in Logan, Salt Lake City, Vernal, Moab, Richfield or Cedar City.