1. Eight percent of Nova Scotia forests are privately owned.
a) True b) False
2. Silviculture is a practice by which stands are tended, harvested and replaced by new stands.
3. In 1910, Fernow concluded that Nova Scotia forests were largely in good condition.
4. The forest is a complex living system.
5. High-grading results in a superior forest. a) True b) False
6. Through silviculture, we can increase forest productivity almost three fold.
7. Canada has an abundant wood supply and hence we can cut with no concern for the future.
8. In Nova Scotia, most of our forests grow to maturity and can be harvested within 30 years.
9. The forest industry does not have to invest in silviculture on private woodlots.
10. The Acadian Forest is only found in Nova Scotia.