Forest Management exam

Define forest certification with examples

SFI More flexible, industry-friendly, focuses on responsible use

FSC Stricter, emphasizes conservation and social rights

Whats forest management

The process of planning and implementing practices for the stewardship and use of forests to meet specific environmental, economical and social objectives.

What are the 3 pillars of sustainable forest management

Social Environmental and economical

what do marketing boards do

Market wood, 3rd party advice, GIS & LiDAR reports,Trespass cruises, Succession planning, Forest Management Program - Government funded Silviculture Program  ect

Whats in a private land management plan

Property Information Property Owner information History Goals & Objectives Maps Woodlot Description Boundary Lines & Access Current condition

Recommendations Stand Level Details Description Projection Recommendations Recommendations Financial Value Action Plan Record of Activities

what is the minister of NRED Responsibe for

wildlife habitat access and travel on crown lands harvest and renewal of timber resourses and 3 pillar values

what are some go

Government handles Goals & Objectives Conservation Forest boundary’s review operation plans provide work permits Licensee handles Form a harvest & silviculture FMP plan Implement the harvest & silviculture plan maintain an accessible spatial database

Examples of the nova scotia triad

High production forest ecological matrix and conservation

what is ecological forestry

Biodiversity is prioritized and silviculture that mimics natural patterns

compare principals between FSC and SFI

FSC) Compliance with Laws Workers’ Rights and Employment Conditions Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Community Relations Benefits from the forest SFI)Sustainable Forestry Forest Productivity and Health Protection of Water Resources Protection of Biodiversity Aesthetics and Recreation  Protection of Special Sites Legal Compliance

What is community forestry

A community forestry is a branch of forest management whereby a forest is managed collectively by local people, usually with timber and non-timber forest product extraction they make decisions