Analysis should include, but not limited to, the following:

• Harvesting techniques
• Regeneration methods
• Site preparation
• Necessary equipment for forest operations
• Recommended Best Management Practices (BMPs)
• Climate-adaptive silviculture strategies and carbon-smart forestry practices
• Forest management plan that improves the habitat while sustainably maximizing the amount of timber that can be harvested.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is silviculture?
• What are some silviculture practices that improve forest production?
• What are some factors that determine which harvesting method is used?
• What equipment is needed for each method of harvesting trees?
• How is artificial regeneration of a forest different from natural regeneration?
• What are a tree's stages of growth from planting to harvesting?
• How does the final use of a tree affect its harvest method?

Teacher Resource: U.S. Forest Service Silvicultural Practices Manual