WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS 100% ANSWERED
, Both foresters and wildlife biologists often use the term "stand" when they are talking
about management. What is a stand in this context - ANSWERa group of trees with
generally the same structure and composition, found in the same geographic location,
and can be managed together
Wildlife biologists talk about habitat all the time. What is habitat and what is a habitat
element? - ANSWERhabitat: specific area where biotic and abiotic factors work in
tandem with each other to create a functioning ecosystem, habitat element: set of
resources needed to support a population through time, factors that provide food and
cover (cavity in a snag, hard mast tree)
What causes oak wilt, why is it a concern for wildlife managers and how is it spread? -
ANSWERcaused by a fungus, concern for managers because of its effect on red and
black oaks, spread through beetles that have the fungus spores, can be spread through
root grafts
Why is it generally more challenging to provide an adequate number of snags for
mammals in an area than for birds in the same area? - ANSWERbirds usually use on
snag/cavity per year for nesting (do not need a lot in one area), birds have large home
ranges and have more of an opportunity to search for snags, mammals need bigger
cavities than birds and they use more cavities throughout the year, less mobile than
birds, secondary cavity nesters
After establishing goals/objectives for a site you are about to manage, the first thing you
should think about/quantify is the capability of the site. What are four things that will
influence the capability of the site and therefore what your options are in the future? -
ANSWERsoil, slope, current species, dominant natural disturbance. your options for the
future are either to maintain the aspects for change them to better suit the area.
Describe a shelterwood cut and what is one advantage and one disadvantage of this
harvest/regeneration method compared to a seed tree cut? - ANSWERshelterwood cut
is similar to seed tree cut, but more trees are left (45 sqft/acre), one advantage: there
will be less wind throw, disadvantage: might have to go back and cut all remaining trees
because they will start to shade out the seedlings
What are two common site preparation techniques used in silvicultural activities/forest
management and what is main goal of all site preparation techniques? -
ANSWERburning and scarification. main goal: prepare the site for either replanting or
reseeding. burning can kill competing vegetation and make the site prepared for
regeneration. scarification can make it easier for seeds from seed trees or shelterwood
to make it down to the bare soil
QUESTIONS 100% ANSWERED
, Both foresters and wildlife biologists often use the term "stand" when they are talking
about management. What is a stand in this context - ANSWERa group of trees with
generally the same structure and composition, found in the same geographic location,
and can be managed together
Wildlife biologists talk about habitat all the time. What is habitat and what is a habitat
element? - ANSWERhabitat: specific area where biotic and abiotic factors work in
tandem with each other to create a functioning ecosystem, habitat element: set of
resources needed to support a population through time, factors that provide food and
cover (cavity in a snag, hard mast tree)
What causes oak wilt, why is it a concern for wildlife managers and how is it spread? -
ANSWERcaused by a fungus, concern for managers because of its effect on red and
black oaks, spread through beetles that have the fungus spores, can be spread through
root grafts
Why is it generally more challenging to provide an adequate number of snags for
mammals in an area than for birds in the same area? - ANSWERbirds usually use on
snag/cavity per year for nesting (do not need a lot in one area), birds have large home
ranges and have more of an opportunity to search for snags, mammals need bigger
cavities than birds and they use more cavities throughout the year, less mobile than
birds, secondary cavity nesters
After establishing goals/objectives for a site you are about to manage, the first thing you
should think about/quantify is the capability of the site. What are four things that will
influence the capability of the site and therefore what your options are in the future? -
ANSWERsoil, slope, current species, dominant natural disturbance. your options for the
future are either to maintain the aspects for change them to better suit the area.
Describe a shelterwood cut and what is one advantage and one disadvantage of this
harvest/regeneration method compared to a seed tree cut? - ANSWERshelterwood cut
is similar to seed tree cut, but more trees are left (45 sqft/acre), one advantage: there
will be less wind throw, disadvantage: might have to go back and cut all remaining trees
because they will start to shade out the seedlings
What are two common site preparation techniques used in silvicultural activities/forest
management and what is main goal of all site preparation techniques? -
ANSWERburning and scarification. main goal: prepare the site for either replanting or
reseeding. burning can kill competing vegetation and make the site prepared for
regeneration. scarification can make it easier for seeds from seed trees or shelterwood
to make it down to the bare soil
