2014 State FFA Forestry Contest General Knowledge Test

Which one of the following species has opposite leaf arrangement?

Timber sale contracts only protect the landowner.

System where healthy, large trees are scattered through the area t give seed to the next forest

In a hardwood plantation, which strategyis NOT a part of IPM?

The must valuable log in a tree is the butt log.

North and east-facing slopes are warmer and drier than south and west-facing slopes.

A windbreak must be 50 feet or higher to have a significant effect.

Fires, tornados, and clearcuts are all examples of disturbance.

If the wind is from the northwest, the best windbreak is along the north & east sides of a farm

In a lump sum sale, the landowner is paid one amount for all the trees.

A shade-intolerant tree species can survive and grow in the forest understory.

The tree tissue responsible for transporting food made in the leaves to the roots is called:

The Thousand Cankers disease attacks what tree species?

How many seedlings will be planted on one acre at a spacing of 10'x10'?

Soils with a high proportion of sand tend to be dry because they absorb, and drain water Quick.

Soil erosion in a grazed forest is less compared to forest that are not grazed.

Windbreaks cut energy use by reducing air infiltration into buildings ending in less heat loss.

Unplanned wildfires can create wounds where insects and disease may enter.

In forest farming, trees are intentionally introduced into an existing forest.

Emerald ash borer (EAB) is a serious invasive insect that is threatening Missouri's oak trees.

The most effective buffer strip is 3 zones of vegetation, each planted parallel to the stream.

Clearcutting is acceptable to salvage trees that have been killed by fire, insects, or disease.

Eastern white pine is native to Missouri.

"Basal-area-per-acre" is a term used to describe the relative density of a stand of trees.

The single-tree selection silvicultural system produces an even-aged stand of trees.

What 2 measurements are needed to determine the site index of a stand?

A hypsometer measures.

Red oak is the preferred species for barrels.

Firebreaks are not necessary for a controlled burn.

The proper distance one should hold a Biltmore stick from his or her eye is ________ inches.

IPM stands for integrated pest management.

Which tree species is the most tolerant to flooding?

Trees with the largest crowns and are taller then other trees in the stand are called____Trees.

The study of forest diseases is called:

A block of wood 4x6x12 inches contains 2 board feet of wood volume

A half-section of land contains 160 acres.

In pole-size stands, the average tree diameter is between 5 and 10 inches.

The BEST month for pruning trees is.