Title: Forestry Management (18502-I)

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.
Introducing Forestry
  Define forestry related terminology.
  Summarize the history of Virginia’s forest industry.
  Explain factors that influence forest use and management.
  Analyze the human effect on forest ecosystems.
  Describe responsible use of forest resources.
  Identify ecosystem services provided by forests.
  Identify forest products.
  Explain the importance of collaboration in forest management.
  Identify tree species common to Virginia.
  Identify the use of common forestry tools and equipment.
  Measure forest trees and products.
  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.
Interpreting Maps
  Interpret topographic maps, relief maps, aerial photography, and virtual soil maps.
  Locate landmarks on a topographic map, a relief map, and in an aerial photograph.
  Determine distance and slope.
  Determine distance and slope on a topographic map.
  Determine land use from aerial photography and satellite images.
  Perform map-reading operations.
  Determine the elevation of a given point on a topographic map.
  Research current and emerging technology used in forest management.
  Identify agencies that assist in protecting and managing forests.
Examining Tree Physiology
  Explain the functions of the major parts of the tree.
  Analyze photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration.
  Describe the growth and life processes of trees.
  Explain the factors that influence tree growth.
Understanding Forest Ecology
  Define forest ecology.
  Analyze forest ecosystems.
  Describe the relationship between living organisms and the environment.
  Explain the importance of biodiversity.
  Analyze factors that influence species diversity in a specific area.
  Describe ecological concepts of shade tolerance and species competition.
  Explain how forest management can affect biodiversity and habitat.
  Explain principles and processes of ecological succession.
  Identify forest soil characteristics.
  Explain how a site’s soil affects the type and quality of trees that will grow in the woodland.
  Analyze the effects of soil alteration on the forest ecosystem.
  Test soil samples.
  Explain the hydrologic cycle using a diagram.
  Examine the relationship between the forest and the hydrologic cycle.
  Describe the hydrological cycle’s effect on streams and watersheds.
Examining Virginia Forest Types
  Explore the types and characteristics of Virginia forests.
  Identify plants, animals, and fungi found within Virginia forest ecosystems.
Comparing Forest Regions of North America
  Examine the forest types of North America.
  Differentiate among the forest types of North America.
  (Optional) Identify trees common to each North American forest type.
Managing Forest Systems
  Examine anthropogenic influences on forests.
  Describe the changes in demand for forest products.
  Describe how land use and other human activities affect soil, water, and vegetative resources.
  Examine forest sustainability.
  Identify the roles of government, industry, and private forestry agencies.
Exploring Forest Trends, Threats, and Conditions
  Explore trends and threats related to Virginia forests.
  Compare perspectives, trends, and priorities in Virginia public and private forest management.
  Identify uses of forests.
Examining the Roles of Parks and Natural Areas
  Explain how management practices for parks and natural areas influence forest ecosystem preservation.
  Examine agencies governing forests and parklands.
  (Optional) Compare local, state, and national parks and forests.
  (Optional) Analyze human interests and values that affect forests and parklands.
Marketing Forest Products
  Identify market opportunities that arise from niche markets for forest products.
  Identify major industries that require wood and wood by-products.
Harvesting Forest Products
  Describe harvesting techniques.
  Describe harvesting equipment.
  Identify factors used to determine harvesting techniques.
  Identify the environmental effects of harvest operations.
Practicing Silviculture
  Examine reforestation principles.
  Examine factors that limit forest regeneration.
  Examine the role of fire in forest management.
  Explain prescribed burning.
  Examine the role of biotechnology in forestry.
Preserving Forest Health
  Identify factors that can affect the health of forest systems.
  Examine the ways pests can be transported from forest to forest.
  Evaluate symptoms exhibited by trees that are affected by pests and diseases.
  Identify characteristics of healthy and unhealthy forests.
  Examine disease and pest control methods.
  Examine common pests and diseases affecting Virginia forests.
  Identify invasive species threatening Virginia forests.
Managing the Forest Business
  (Optional) Interpret a financial statement.
  Evaluate the safety requirements and standards for forest industry employees.
  Comply with federal, state, and local safety and legal requirements in the operation of all tools, machinery, and equipment.
  (Optional) Prepare a complete income and expense budget for a natural resource enterprise.
  (Optional) Maintain records for a natural resource enterprise.
  (Optional) Determine personnel requirements.
  (Optional) Describe training techniques.
  (Optional) Develop a public relations program for a natural resource enterprise.
  (Optional) Identify policies and laws related to natural resources management.
  (Optional) Develop a funding or grant proposal for a forest management project.
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.
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