Identification should include diseases brought about by
- acid precipitation
- air pollution
- drought
- livestock
- nutrient deficiencies
- rodents
- whitetail deer.
Notable diseases include Dutch elm disease and beech bark disease.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How can livestock damage the forest?
- What can be done to prevent livestock damage?
- What are the economic effects of insects, diseases, and animal pests?
- How can deer overpopulation affect the forest?