Answer True (T) or False (F)
1. Risk from fire can be reduced by removing dead trees and branches.
a) True b) False
2. Because of high risk of forest fires, insurance companies do not sell fire insurance on woodlots.
a) True b) False 4. By introducing a variety of trees on your woodlot, you are increasing the risk of outbreak from disease and insects.
a) True b) False 5. IPM is the brand name of an insecticide.
6. Under the laws of Nova Scotia, you cannot limit access to anyone who wishes to enter your woodlot for any reason.
7. Gates are an effective way to limit vehicle access to your woodlot, however care must be taken that the gate is visible from a distance.
a) True b) False 8. Hardwood stands are often victim to wind blowdown in Nova Scotia due to their shallow root characteristics.
a) True b) False 9. To avoid damage from blowdown, avoid thinning softwoods on exposed sites along the coast or on the top of a mountain.
a) True b) False 10. Woodlot owners are to ensure the safety of all who enter their woodlots.