Title: Forestry Management, Advanced (18502-II)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Exploring Leadership Opportunities through FFA
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  Identify the role of supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) in agricultural education.
  Participate in an SAE.
  Identify benefits and responsibilities of FFA membership.
  Describe leadership characteristics and opportunities as they relate to agriculture and FFA.
  (Optional) Apply for an FFA degree and/or an agricultural proficiency award.
Interpreting Maps, Aerial Photographs, and Satellite Imagery
  Conduct a land survey to determine boundary lines.
  Conduct a land navigation exercise.
  Research mapping programs and GIS.
  Compare aerial photography, satellite data, and Light Detection and Ranging (lidar) in identifying forest groups.
  Create a map of a local forest area in Virginia.
Managing the Forest (Silviculture)
  Explain silvicultural systems used in forest management.
  Develop a plan for management of a forest.
  Develop a plan for a prescribed burn.
  Explain nutrient requirements for growth of forest systems.
Regenerating the Forest
  Compare methods of forest regeneration.
  Develop a plan for artificial regeneration.
Measuring and Marketing Forest Products
  Identify forest products and their markets.
  Examine the influence of global markets on the import and export of forest products.
  Measure a plot.
  Calculate the total volume and value of pulpwood in standing trees.
  Calculate the volume board feet (VBF) and value of sawtimber/saw logs in standing trees.
  Determine trees per acre (TPA) from fixed plots.
Using Forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs) to Harvest Timber Products
  Explain the effects of forestry best-management practices on watershed conditions.
  Describe federal and state laws pertaining to forestry and water quality, and the agency’s responsible for enforcing them.
  Outline the essential steps of a harvest plan.
  Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various forest harvesting methods.
  Comply with federal, state, and local safety and legal requirements in the operation of all tools, machinery, and equipment.
  Operate power tools, machinery and equipment.
  (Optional) Maintain equipment and machinery according to manufacturer recommendations.
  Identify the parts of a chain saw.
  Explain procedures for felling trees.
  Explain bucking and limbing techniques to ensure worker safety.
  Outline procedures for supervising the loading and unloading of logs.
Processing Timber Products and Grading Lumber
  Evaluate the safety requirements and standards for forest industry employees.
  Describe sawmill safety, equipment operation, and first-aid procedures.
  Describe general sawmill operation activities.
  Explain how to operate processing equipment.
  (Optional) Explain how to operate a carriage.
  Define terms used in lumber grading.
  Identify boards as hardwood or softwood.
  Discuss the lumber grading process for evaluating wood based on its strength, appearance, and intended use.
  (Optional) Identify grades used for hardwood and softwood lumber.
  (Optional) List steps to follow when evaluating lumber.
Protecting the Forest
  Identify insect pests, diseases, and animal pests common to area forests.
  Identify tree diseases caused by biotic agents, abiotic agents, environmental stressors, and anthropogenic activity.
  Identify disease and pest cycles in tree species.
  Define invasive species.
  Explain how climate effects contribute to wildfires.
  Explain the terms related to wildfire.
  Describe wildfire-fighting techniques and resources.
  (Optional) Describe the location and characteristics of a forest fire.
  Explain a fire safety program.
  Prepare publicity for preventing forest fires.
  Develop a forest-fire prevention plan.
  Discuss economic principles in forestry management.
Exploring the Use of Drones in Forestry Management
  Explain the uses of drones in the forestry industry.
  Research the types of drones used in forestry management.
  Identify safety precautions and standard operating procedures for flying drones.
  (Optional) Describe the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 guidelines.
  (Optional) Prepare a drone for flight.
  (Optional) Fly a drone, adhering to all safety requirements, industry recommended practices, and instructor guidelines.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
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