FRM 27: Major Areas of Forest Management

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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?

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?

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?

To create canopy openings for natural regeneration (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following silvicultural practices is LEAST likely to be used on an immature forest stand?

Gradual replacement of the entire stand (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the MOST important factor in determining the silvicultural practices to be used according to the text?

The maturity of the existing forest stand (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of forest communities according to the text?

Forest communities are in a constant state of change. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective way for natural regeneration in open areas according to the text?

Reproduction starts quickly in open areas (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the tendency when all or part of a climax stand is removed from an area?

The same kind of stand is reestablished in a longer successional time. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the new generation of trees that spread over an open area?

It is a more or less accidental and unrestricted process. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical state of soil quality in a natural forest?

Natural forests usually maintain soil quality ideally. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most appropriate silvicultural treatment for regenerating a site according to the text?

ANR (Assisted Natural Regeneration) (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the silvicultural system for sustained yield?

Agroforestry (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the nature of the silvicultural system is TRUE?

It encompasses harvesting, regeneration, and tending practices. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a principle underlying the practice of silviculture?

Monocultures are more productive than diverse ecosystems. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is TRUE about shelterbelts?

They protect crops from damaging winds. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a method of regeneration in the silvicultural system?

Coppicing (D) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what is the purpose of hedge rows in sloping areas?

To protect from soil erosion (D) Signup and view all the answers