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Course · AL
Forestry
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Forestry is designed to inform students about forestry management, woodlands conservation, and wood technology. Topics include safety, history, dendrology, silviculture practices, protection of forests, forestry equipment, forest products and marketing, tree measurement, and mapping.
Identify potential hazards to individuals working in Alabama forestsDescribe historical events that have influenced forestry in Alabama and the United StatesDescribe the parts of a tree and their functionsIdentify common tree species of Alabama by their common and scientific namesCompare and contrast artificial and natural reforestation methodsObtain and share information on the importance of prescribed burningCompare and contrast habitats of major forest species in AlabamaExplain the various management objectives of forest landownersIdentify factors that should be considered before establishing a forestCompare methods of harvesting timber, including clear, selection, shelterwood, and seed tree cuttingDescribe types of forest fires and explain the methods of controlling themIdentify the major insects and diseases that damage forest trees in Alabama and explain methods of controlling themIdentify undesirable and invasive plant species and explain methods of controlling themResearch and share information about conservation easements, land trusts, and other means of preserving forestsIdentify types of tree-harvesting equipment and explain their usesDemonstrate the use of forestry hand tools, including pruning saws, bow saws, loppers, and brush cuttersDemonstrate procedures for adjusting, operating, and maintaining a chain saw. and MarketingDescribe chemical and physical properties of woodIdentify primary and secondary products produced from woodAnalyze characteristics of lumber to determine gradeDescribe wood treatment processes and discuss environmental issues involved in their useDemonstrate the use of tree measurement toolsInterpret map characteristics and featuresCompare and contrast the types and functions of precision