True or false? Forest wildfires are the most destructive enemy of ...

[cartlidgeashley]

True or false? Forest wildfires are the most destructive enemy of our forests. Which causes the most damage to our forests:forest
   fires or insects and other pests?

 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

List and discuss the four steps in developing a forest management program
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

False. Insects cause more damage than any other single forest problem.

Answer to Question 2

Analyze the situation. What is available in terms of size of forest, types of trees, age, quality, problems, and
other factors?
 Decide on the objectives. What do you want from the forest? Short-term profit? Erosion control? Long-term profit?
 Develop a management plan. What steps will allow you to reach your objectives with the forest resources you
have available?
 Measure the results. To what degree are you progressing? Did you reach your goals?