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Planting practice activity

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  1. When considering reforestation, which of these is important to consider when deciding which tree species to plant?
    1. soil type of the site
    2. your mood
    3. your favorite tree

    Answer: a. soil type of the site

  2. When considering reforestation, which of these may be a landowner objective?
    1. wildlife
    2. recreation
    3. timber production
    4. All of these

    Answer: d. all of these

  3. When planting pines, which of these are items that must be considered?
    1. disease
    2. container versus bareroot
    3. stock selection
    4. All of these

    Answer: d. all of these

  4. With ___________ planting, individuals or a crews use tools to plant seedlings.
    1. machine
    2. hand
    3. fertilization

    Answer: b. hand

  5. When should seedlings be planted in Alabama?
    1. Summer
    2. Fall and winter
    3. Spring

    Answer: b. fall and winter

  6. If you must store seedlings, how should they be stored?
    1. Keep cool and out of the sun
    2. Kept frozen
    3. Kept in the sun and warm

    Answer: a. Keep cool and out of the sun

  7. What is the name of this reforestation tool?

    a tool that has a handle at the top a point at the bottom and a ledge for your foot
    1. speedy dibble
    2. container seedling dibble
    3. scalping hoe
    4. hoedad

    Answer: a. speedy dibble

  8. What is the name of this reforestation tool?

    a tool with handlebars at the top and a containter at the bottom with a ledge for your foot
    1. speedy dibble
    2. container seedling dibble
    3. scalping hoe
    4. hoedad

    Answer: b. containter seedling dibble

  9. What is the name of this reforestation tool?

    a tool with a wooden handle with a flat piece of metal on the bottom
    1. speedy dibble
    2. container seedling dibble
    3. scalping hoe
    4. hoedad

    Answer: d. hoedad

  10. What is the name of this reforestation tool?

    a tool with a wooden handle and a bottom piece with a flat edge
    1. speedy dibble
    2. container seedling dibble
    3. scalping hoe
    4. hoedad

    Answer: c. scalping hoe

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