Introduction
Several decisions must be made when the time comes to plant an area for reforestation. In addition, great care must be taken with seedlings in order to ensure their survival.
This lesson will help you achieve a better understanding of the choices and requirements facing landowners. Choices that will directly impact the success or failure of the reforestation of their land.
Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...
- Summarize tree-planting guidelines.
- Describe how to care for and plant a seedling.
Essential Questions
- What is the difference in natural and artificial reforestation?
- How should I plant and care for seedlings?
Enduring Understandings
- Each job, career and profession has a set of preparation requirements, career exploration experiences and different opportunities for personal and professional growth and satisfaction.
- Proper forest management is vital in creating a balance that not only protects forests and related habitats, but also allows for the use of renewable natural resources.
The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Career Tech: Forestry standard: 5, 5a, 5b, 5c.