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Module 5: Stand Establishment


LESSON ONE QUIZ

1. Spacings of 3m x 3m(10 ft. x 10 ft.) are best for early tree growth and form in Nova Scotia:

a) True
b) False

2. A fully stocked stand with an average spacing of 1.8m (6 ft) will have about 3, 100 trees per hectare.

a) True
b) False

3. Red spruce quickly regenerates abandoned fields and pastures throughout Nova Scotia.

a) True
b) False

4. In two story stands, shade tolerant trees always overtop the shade intolerant trees .

a) True
b) False

5. Yellow birch is considered tolerant to shade.

a) True
b) False

6. White birch is considered a pioneer species.

a) True
b) False

7. Our most valuable species are the shade intolerant trees.

a) True
b) False

8. White spruce stands usually mature before age 60 in Nova Scotia.

a) True
b) False

9. Poorly stocked stands usually grow more limbs than usable stem wood.

a) True
b) False

10. Balsam fir dominates the climax forest types of western Nova Scotia.

a) True
b) False