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What is the PRIMARY purpose of forest conservation efforts according to the text?
What is the PRIMARY purpose of forest conservation efforts according to the text?
- To protect the site by maintaining forest cover and ensuring stable soil (correct)
- To facilitate the establishment of new species composition
- To salvage dead and diseased trees before potential mortality occurs
- To control the growth and reproduction of existing forest stands
Which of the following is the LEAST important objective of silvicultural practices according to the text?
Which of the following is the LEAST important objective of silvicultural practices according to the text?
- Gradually replacing the entire forest stand (correct)
- Ensuring adequate natural regeneration of the forest stand
- Maximizing the productivity of the timber forest
- Maintaining the quality of the existing overstory
Which of the following silvicultural practices is LEAST likely to be used on a non-forested (open) land according to the text?
Which of the following silvicultural practices is LEAST likely to be used on a non-forested (open) land according to the text?
- Natural regeneration
- Liberation cutting
- Thinning (correct)
- Planting
What is the MAIN purpose of harvesting/logging activities in the context of silviculture described in the text?
What is the MAIN purpose of harvesting/logging activities in the context of silviculture described in the text?
Which of the following silvicultural practices is LEAST likely to be used on an immature forest stand?
Which of the following silvicultural practices is LEAST likely to be used on an immature forest stand?
Which of the following is the MOST important factor in determining the silvicultural practices to be used according to the text?
Which of the following is the MOST important factor in determining the silvicultural practices to be used according to the text?
What is the main characteristic of forest communities according to the text?
What is the main characteristic of forest communities according to the text?
What is the most effective way for natural regeneration in open areas according to the text?
What is the most effective way for natural regeneration in open areas according to the text?
What is the tendency when all or part of a climax stand is removed from an area?
What is the tendency when all or part of a climax stand is removed from an area?
What is the nature of the new generation of trees that spread over an open area?
What is the nature of the new generation of trees that spread over an open area?
What is the typical state of soil quality in a natural forest?
What is the typical state of soil quality in a natural forest?
What is the most appropriate silvicultural treatment for regenerating a site according to the text?
What is the most appropriate silvicultural treatment for regenerating a site according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the silvicultural system for sustained yield?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the silvicultural system for sustained yield?
Which of the following statements about the nature of the silvicultural system is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about the nature of the silvicultural system is TRUE?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a principle underlying the practice of silviculture?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a principle underlying the practice of silviculture?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is TRUE about shelterbelts?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is TRUE about shelterbelts?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a method of regeneration in the silvicultural system?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a method of regeneration in the silvicultural system?
Based on the information provided, what is the purpose of hedge rows in sloping areas?
Based on the information provided, what is the purpose of hedge rows in sloping areas?
