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1. When was the last time this forest was
cleared?
(How tall are the trees? How big is the
diameter of the tree trunks?)
2. Is the stand of trees even-aged or variable?
(Are trees a mixture of tall and short trees, fat
and skinny trunks?)
3. Are there any contours in the forest floor
that indicate the past use of the land?
(Logging roads leave skid marks. Row crops
leave furrows.)
4. Are there any scars on the trees that
indicate a forest product was harvested?
(maple sap for syrup, pine sap for turpentine)
5. Are there any rare or endangered species in your
region present in the forest?
(A call to your local conservation agency would be
able to tell you how to look for them.)
6. Who is managing the forest and for what
purpose?
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