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Best Management Practices Activity

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  1. In 1972, Congress passed the Clean Water Act in order to protect the nation's ________.
    1. water supply
    2. air supply
    3. water industry

    Answer: a. water supply

  2. The main point of access to forestlands are ________.
    1. drones
    2. helicopters
    3. forest roads

    Answer: c. forest roads

  3. One of the main considerations when building new forest roads is:
    1. scenery
    2. location
    3. tree beauty

    Answer: b. location

  4. Which of these is a design principle to consider when building a forest road?
    1. Satellite signal strength
    2. Internet signal strength
    3. Minimizing stream crossings

    Answer: c. Minimizing stream crossings

  5. Which of these is a design principle to consider when building a forest road?
    1. Reducing soil disturbances
    2. Decreasing deer crossings
    3. Increasing pleasant driver views

    Answer: a. Reducing soil disturbances

  6. Which of these is a safety principle to that all logging operations should include?
    1. Wild animal identification charts
    2. Seat belts on all equipment
    3. Child safety seats on all equipment

    Answer: b. Seat belts on all equipment

  7. Which of these is a safety principle to that all logging operations should include?
    1. Snack area for workers
    2. Rides to and from work for supervisors
    3. Identify and remove all dangerous trees

    Answer: c. Identify and remove all dangerous trees

So..how did you do?

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