LESSON THREE QUIZ ANSWERS
1. Risk from fire can be reduced by removing dead trees and branches. |
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a) True - fire requires oxygen and fuel to burn. Removing potential fuel (i.e. dead trees and branches) reduced the risk of a fire breaking out. |
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2. Because of high risk of forest fires, insurance companies do not sell fire insurance on woodlots. |
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b) False - although it is sometimes difficult to find, you can buy insurance to protect your woodlot from fire. |
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3. A good way to detect disease or insect damage in your woodlot is to regularly walk and check your woodlot for visible signs of damage.
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a) True - you could also ask a forestry professional to walk the woodlot once a year to look for signs of disease and harmful insects. |
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4. By introducing a variety of trees on your woodlot, you are increasing the risk of outbreak from disease and insects. |
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b) False - a variety of tree species in your woodlot will reduce the risk of insect and disease outbreaks. |
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5. IPM is the brand name of an insecticide. |
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b) False - IPM stands for Integrated Pest Management. |
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| 6. Under the laws of Nova Scotia, you cannot limit access to anyone who wishes to enter your woodlot for any reason. | ||
b) False - you can prevent people from entering your woodlot, except in the case where they must cross your property to gain access to fishing areas. |
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| 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 -this ensures drivers will have sufficient time to stop their vehicle before reaching the gate. |
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| 8. Hardwood stands are often victim to wind blowdown in Nova Scotia due to their shallow root characteristics. | ||
b) False - softwood stands are most susceptible to wind blowdown than hardwood stands are because of their shallow root systems. |
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| 9. To avoid damage from blowdown, avoid thinning softwoods on exposed sites along the coast or on the top of a mountain. | ||
a) True - these are very windy and thinning could result in blowdown. |
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| 10. Woodlot owners are to ensure the safety of all who enter their woodlots. | ||
b) False - woodlot owners liability varies depending on the users of the woodlot. For example, if the visitor pays the owner for use of the woodlot, the owner is expected to take more responsibility for the safety of the visitor than if the visitor was non-paying; however, woodlot owners should ensure there are no known hazards on their land. |
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