Forestry Science And Ecology WVEIS Code 0187

This area of study is designed to provide both college bound students and work bound students with the basic skills and knowledge needed in the forestry industry. Major instructional concepts include the scientific aspects of dendrology, silviculture, integrated wildlife management and ecology. Additionally, the student will study safety, surveying and measuring timber.

Standard 1: Leadership Development (0187.S.1)

Students will demonstrate leadership skills by developing an awareness of the FFA.

Leadership Development Objectives

Students will:

0187.1.1 Identify the year FFA was formed.

0187.1.2 Name the author of the creed.

0187.1.3 Identify the location of the state and national convention.

0187.1.4 Name the state and national FFA advisor.

0187.1.5 Name the degree levels in FFA.

0187.1.6 Identify parts of the emblem.

Standard 2: Safety (0187.S.2)

Students will identify and utilize appropriate safety procedures associated with forestry.

Safety Objectives

Students will:

0187.2.1 Wear appropriate safety gear.

0187.2.2 Maintain a safe working environment.

0187.2.3 Identify and use safety clothing and equipment.

0187.2.4 Identify proper safety rules with 100% accuracy.

0187.2.5 Identify and correct hazardous operational conditions.

Standard 3: Fire Line Safety (0187.S.3)

Students will demonstrate appropriate safety practices involved in creating a fire line.

Fire Line Safety Objectives

Student will:

0187.3.1 Identify fire fighting tools.

0187.3.2 Explain fire line safety.

0187.3.3 Explain fire line construction.

0187.3.4 Explain forest fire mop-up.

0187.3.5 Explain the use of topographic maps in location access roads and trails.

0187.3.6 Explain the use of topographic maps in fire location.

Standard 4: Forestry Equipment (0187.S.4)

Students will identify equipment associated with forestry and explain their use.

Forestry Equipment Objectives

Students will:

0187.4.1 Identify by sight: Tree Scale Stick, Increment Bore, Drip Torch, Fire Rake, Clinometers, Hand Compass, Soil Tube, Jacobs Staff, Staff Compass, Chaps, Hard Hat/Face, Shield, Pulaski, Tree Marking Gun, Wedge Prism, Stereoscope, Log Rule, Data Recorder, Plastic Flagging, Chainsaw, Ear Protection, Dot Grid, Dibble or Tree Planter

0187.4.2 Explain the use of each tool.

Standard 5: Dendrology (0187.S.5)

Students will demonstrate appropriate tree identification techniques.

Dendrology Objectives

Students will:

0187.5.1 Identify by leaves.

0187.5.2 Identify by bark.

0187.5.3 Identify by twigs.

0187.5.4 Identify by fruit.

Standard 6: Measurements (0187.S.6)

Students will demonstrate various methods of measurements involving forestland and product measurements.

Measurements Objectives

Students will:

0187.6.1 Organize and set up instruments for surveying.

0187.6.2 Use compass to maintain direction.

0187.6.3 Make linear measurements using surveyor’s chain with compass.

0187.6.4 Make linear measurements by pacing with compass.

0187.6.5 Calculate the number of acres in a timber tract.

0187.6.6 Use hand/staff compass to determine bearing or Azimuth.

0187.6.7 Identify units of measurement (mile, rod, chain and acre.)

0187.6.8 Define and calculate board foot and cord wood volumes.

0187.6.9 Measure standing trees at diameter breast height using tree stick and diameter tape.

0187.6.10 Determine number of logs per tree using tree stick or clinometer.

0187.6.11 Record volume number of individual trees using tally sheet method.

0187.6.12 Calculate volume of saw logs using Doyle, Scribner and International 1/4" rule.

0187.6.13 Calculate volume of pulpwood by cords.

0187.6.14 Interpret surface features using aerial photography and topographic maps.

0187.6.15 Conduct a boundary survey using hand compass and pacing.

0187.6.16 Calculate percent slope using a clinometer.

0187.6.17 Orientate topographic map using hand compass.

0187.6.18 Mark boundaries and corners of tract.

0187.6.19 Use compass to direct cruising operation.

0187.6.20 Measure distance between plot center (by pacing).

0187.6.21 Record trees using tally sheet method.

0187.6.22 Use wedge prism (BAF 10 or BAF 20).

0187.6.23 Calculate board foot volumes using double log scale.

Standard 7: Silviculture (0187.S.7)

Students will utilize various silviculture practices.

Silviculture Objectives

Students will:

0187.7.1 Determine major forest type and primary uses.

0187.7.2 Determine proper spacing using D+6 rule.

0187.7.3 Use increment borer to determine age and growth rate.

0187.7.4 Recognize insect and disease damage and mark damaged area for salvage.

0187.7.5 Identify forest reproduction techniques.

0187.7.6 Demonstrate the technique of girdling in the process of removing undesirable trees.

0187.7.7 Define clear-cutting.

Standard 8: Wildlife (0187.S.8)

Students will demonstrate correct wildlife management skills.

Wildlife Objectives

Students will:

0187.8.1 Monitor and improve water quality.

0187.8.2 Improve habitat for bird, fish and game.

0187.8.3 Understand the importance of the forest, field and edge.

0187.8.4 Identify potential den and mast trees.

Standard 9: Best Management Practices (0187.S.9)

Students will demonstrate an awareness of best management practices used in forestry.

Best Management Practices Objectives

Students will:

0187.9.1 Describe maintenance procedures for drainage systems (culverts, ditches, etc.) in controlling soil erosion.

0187.9.2 Understand the importance of installing culverts, water breaks and “woods” bridges.

0187.9.3 Design skid roads.

0187.9.4 Monitor water quality.