1. Clearcutting produces uneven-aged stands.
a) True b) False
2. Clearcutting is the only way to regenerate species that can grow in the shade.
3. Clearcutting is sometimes practiced without considering regeneration .
4. Orienting strips from Northwest to Southeast reduces drying caused by prolonged exposure to the sun.
5. When clearcutting in strips, it's a good rule of thumb to keep the cut strips narrower than four times the height of the seed-bearing trees to ensure adequate natural regeneration. a) True b) False
6. The main difference between clearcutting in progressive strips and clearcutting in alternate strips is the time period over which you harvest the stand.
7. On clearcuts to be planted, site preparation is not required.
8. When artificial regeneration is needed it's advisable to wait for two years after cutting because of the threat from the debarking weevil .
9. Clearcutting does not affect air or surface soil temperature over most of the cut.
10. Patch cutting is sometimes preferred over strip cutting when aesthetics are a prime consideration.