1. Ecosystem management is holistic management that:
a) often involves working with neighbouring landowners b) does not allow harvesting on your woodlot c) only considers forested areas of your woodlot d) all of the above e) none of the above
2. It is not important to preserve land on private woodlots since almost one-fifth of Crown lands in Nova Scotia are protected.
a) True b) False
3. Aggregates are non-renewable resources that landowners in Nova Scotia do not have rights to.
4. Less damage to wildlife habitat will result from harvesting if the forest/wildlife regulations are followed.
5. With IRM plans, landowners should build as much road as possible to accommodate a variety of activities.
6. Certification only needs to be considered by large forest companies.
a) True b) False 7. All IRM plans should follow the same format.
8. A woodlot description should
a) include a map b) give the number of trees on your woodlot c) show zones outlining your intended uses for different areas of the lot d) a and c e) all of the above
9. Zoning will help you set priorities for different areas of your woodlot.
10. Operating plans are useful for
a) fixing your equipment b) scheduling your proposed woodlot activities c) building roads d) all of the above e) none of the above