1. Seedling densities in hardwood stands range from 4,000-36,000 stems per hectare.
a) True b) False
2. A pre-commercial thinning (PCT) is done on a softwood stand that is less than 30 years old and between 2 and 6 metres in height.
3. A stand with a site capability of 6 means that the site can produce at least 6 cubic metres per hectare per year.
4. Land capability is determined by measuring the diameter of the dominant trees in a stand.
5. Precommercial thinning will allow crop trees to live longer. a) True b) False
6. A sugar maple stand with an average of 8 inches (20 cm) should be spaced at 6 feet x 6 feet(2m).
7. When thinning hardwoods, species that resulted from sprouting should be favored.
8. Crop trees should have large diameters and well developed crowns.
9. Standing dead or decaying trees add structural diversity to a stand.
10. The chain saw is the preferred tool to use for PCT's.