Compare methods of hand and mechanical planting of seedlings, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
Obtain and share information on the importance of prescribed burning.
Compare and contrast habitats of major forest species in Alabama.
Explain the various management objectives of forest landowners.
Examples: timber, wildlife, recreation, aesthetics
Identify factors that should be considered before establishing a forest.
Compare methods of harvesting timber, including clear, selection, shelterwood, and seed tree cutting.
Describe types of forest fires and explain the methods of controlling them.
Describe the concepts and methods involved in scheduling and conducting controlled burns.
Identify the major insects and diseases that damage forest trees in Alabama and explain methods of controlling them.
Identify undesirable and invasive plant species and explain methods of controlling them.
Research and share information about conservation easements, land trusts, and other means of preserving forests and other wild areas.
Identify types of tree-harvesting equipment and explain their uses.
Demonstrate the use of forestry hand tools, including pruning saws, bow saws, loppers, and brush cutters.
Demonstrate procedures for adjusting, operating, and maintaining a chain saw.
Describe chemical and physical properties of wood.
Identify primary and secondary products produced from wood.
Examples: primary - lumber, timber; secondary - paper, pine straw
Analyze characteristics of lumber to determine grade.
Describe wood treatment processes and discuss environmental issues involved in their use.
Demonstrate the use of tree measurement tools.
Describe techniques for measuring tree diameter at breast height (DBH).
Describe techniques for measuring total tree height.
Describe techniques for measuring pulpwood at marketable height.
Describe techniques for measuring saw logs.
Interpret map characteristics and features.
Demonstrate the use of mapping tools, including direction, elevation, and distance-reading tools.
Compare and contrast the types and functions of precision and advanced technologies that are used in mapping of the forest.
Examples: GIS, GPS, drones
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining equipment; utilizing materials and protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
Explore the range of careers available in the field, investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
Demonstrate digital literacy by using digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.
Participate in a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
Participate in Supervised Agricultural Experiences and/or work-based, experiential, and service learning.
Complete safety courses required in forestry industry maintenance and demonstrate safety concepts required for performing maintenance on forestry industrial equipment and machinery, including safe use of tools, lockout/tagout procedures, and general safety.
Examples: OSHA 10-hour course, NCCER safety, MSSC safety
Apply basic math concepts to the forestry industry.
Examples: reading and interpreting schematic drawings, converting units of measurement, calculating tolerances and percentages
Read and explain manuals detailing maintenance procedures for machinery and equipment used in the forestry industry.
