Forestry - Unit 7 Part 1

In the context of the unit, what does transparency mean?

• A clear surface

• Creating solid policies

• Open and straightforward conversation

• Engaging the public in preserving forests

All of the following are examples of professional standards EXCEPT

• honesty

• tardiness

• responsibility

• respect for authority.

Why does the author use the example of the wolves at Yellowstone?

• To highlight the importance of national parks

• To illustrate the need to work with adjoining landowners

• To encourage students to advocate for their local forests

• To demonstrate that keeping up with technology is important

All of the following are examples of stakeholders in forestry EXCEPT

• hunters

• timber businesses

• national park visitors

• professional athletes

Which of the following are all foresters in the United States required to follow?

• Policy set by a city

• Federal regulations

• Directives from the United Nations

• Input from environmental organizations

All of the following could determine best practices in forestry EXCEPT

• U.S. Forestry Services officials

• biologists working closely with foresters

• professionals in the commercial timber industry

• protesters at a rally for environmental awareness

In any situation, which of the following should be a forestry professional's first priority?

• Using new technology

• The interest of business

• The well-being of the forest

• Making stakeholders happy

Why does the author refer to the United Nations?

• To highlight the global importance of environmental issues

• To show the limitations of international governing bodies in forestry

• To illustrate that the United Nations is largely responsible for regulating forestry

• To demonstrate that all those in forestry will be working with international agencies

What is the goal of sustainability?

• To reduce the number of trees

• To increase the production of timber

• To keep the forest and ecosystem in balance

• To ensure nothing in the forest ever changes

All of the following are examples of regulations EXCEPT

• imposing fines for littering

• recommending a hiking trail

• prohibiting feeding wild animals

• banning the removal of plants from of forest