- Description
- Students demonstrate knowledge of the techniques used to establish, grow and harvest tree crops.
- Prerequisite
- None
- Parameters
- Access to a demonstration forest.
Outcomes The student will:
1 describe silviculture and the silvics of Alberta forest species
1.1 define silviculture
1.2 identify major components of silvicultural systems; e.g., stand establishment, stand management, harvest and re-establishment
1.3 explain how individual tree species have unique ecological requirements that determine suitable silvicultural practices
1.4 compare and contrast the ecological requirements and silvics for two or more Alberta tree species
1.5 describe the reasons for selecting species with the appropriate silvics for revegetating reclaimed rights of way or industrial sites
1.6 describe one or more research programs designed to improve silvicultural practices; e.g., tree improvement, geographic information systems, harvesting operations
2 demonstrate practices used to establish a stand of trees and manipulate growing conditions to favour particular species
2.1 demonstrate methods of regeneration where seedlings are established by natural methods; e.g., naturally supplied seeds, vegetative reproduction
2.2 demonstrate methods of regeneration where seedlings are established by artificial methods; e.g., planting bare-root and container seedlings, broadcasting seeds
2.3 compare natural methods of regeneration with artificial methods
2.4 demonstrate techniques for site preparation and the care and planting of seeds and seedlings
2.5 demonstrate intermediate stand tending techniques; e.g., cleaning, thinning, pruning, fertilizing, protecting
2.6 describe revegetation practices for industrial sites with reference to soil de-compaction and remediation
2.7 identify safety practices and policies relevant to site preparation, tree planting and stand tending
2.8 distinguish between intensive and extensive stand management practices
3 describe and compare methods of harvesting tree species
3.1 identify important factors in choosing a suitable method of harvest; e.g., growth characteristics, intended use, regeneration of species, species sun tolerance
3.2 describe variable retention harvesting
3.3 relate appropriate harvest methods to individual tree species considering their sun tolerance
3.4 describe the implications of partial cuts on the need for more access construction (roads)
4 demonstrate basic competencies
4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
4.1.1 communicate
4.1.2 manage information
4.1.3 use numbers
4.1.4 think and solve problems
4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
4.2.2 be responsible
4.2.3 be adaptable
4.2.4 learn continuously
4.2.5 work safely
4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
4.3.1 work with others
4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
5.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
5.2 identify steps to achieve goals
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.