Forest Management with Draft Horses

The video explores sustainable logging practices using oxen and draft horses in New Hampshire and Virginia. It highlights the benefits of ox logging, such as minimal environmental impact, and the maneuverability of draft horses for sensitive forest management. The importance of routine maintenance and animal care is emphasized, ensuring the well-being of the animals involved in logging. The video also covers specific techniques and preventative maintenance practices for oxen logging.

What is one of the main benefits of using oxen for logging?

• They are faster than machines.

• They leave the forest looking untouched.

• They require no maintenance.

• They are cheaper than other methods.

What is the main reason landowners prefer oxen logging?

• It is the fastest method.

• It is the cheapest method.

• It keeps the forest looking natural.

• It requires no human intervention.

How do draft horses benefit forest management?

• They are less expensive to maintain.

• They can carry more weight than oxen.

• They are easier to train than oxen.

• They offer better maneuverability and control.

What is a biological woodsman?

• A person who studies forest biology.

• A person who uses machines for logging.

• A person who manages forests with animals.

• A person who plants trees.

What is the primary power source in the forest management described?

• Wind turbines

• Solar energy

• Draft horses

• Electric machines

What is a key aspect of caring for horses in logging operations?

• Feeding them only once a day.

• Ensuring their comfort is prioritized.

• Keeping them in stables at all times.

• Using them only in summer.

What routine maintenance is compared to adjusting air pressure in tires?

• Cleaning the stables.

• Trimming the oxen's hooves.

• Feeding the horses.

• Putting shoes on horses.

What is the pulling capacity of the larger oxen used in logging?

• 6,500 to 7,000 pounds

• 3,000 to 4,000 pounds

• 4,500 to 5,000 pounds

• 5,500 to 6,000 pounds

Why is hoof maintenance important for oxen?

• To increase their lifespan.

• To make them run faster.

• To improve their appearance.

• To prevent injuries from uneven hooves.

What is the consequence of not maintaining the oxen's hooves?

• They will become faster.

• They will eat less.

• They will become more aggressive.

• They might get injured.