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FRST 132 - Concepts
The questions below provide a sound foundation for review of
the important terms and concepts. However, questions
may appear on a quiz or exam that are not included below.
Glossary - critical terms can be found
here
Introduction
Concepts:
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discuss how forest ecology can be represented by a 3-act
play on a theatre stage
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briefly
describe each level of ecology from individual up to to
biosphere;
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how does ecology relate to forestry
Biomes Climate &
Terrain
Concepts:
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differentiate between the 4 primary biomes;
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differentiate between the 3 basic forest & grassland biomes
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describe how climate/
seasonality is affected by
Earth's tilt, latitude, continentality and terrain;
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describe how biomes are affected by climate
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differentiate between the 4 physiographic regions of BC
(western system, interior plateau, eastern system & interior
plains)
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describe the relations between BEC, climate & physiographic
region
Individual,
Population, Community
Concepts:
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differentiate between life requirements - habitat - niche
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relate tolerance to indicator species
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describe the 3 survivorship curves and provide an example
for each
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differentiate
between r and K strategies for reproduction
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relate survivorship and reproduction strategies
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differentiate between the 3 distribution
patterns of populations
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discuss the relationship between
population growth, carrying capacity,
limiting factors and population density
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describe examples of interacting
populations (i.e. predator
& prey)
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Describe what happened when wolves were reintroduced into
Yellowstone National Park (i.e. effect on elk, bears,
coyotes, foxes, willow, streams) ... watch the video clip
within the Prezi again
Ecosystem
Concepts:
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list the attributes of a forest ecosystem
provide a comprehensive definition of an forest ecosystem
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water cycle:
where is water stored? ... "moving"?
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how do energy / biomes / seasons factor into the water cycle
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what's the tree's perspective? how does terrain factor
in?
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describe how nitrogen (N) cycles through the ecosystem
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describe how energy (and biomass) move through the ecosystem
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discuss the role of photosynthesis / respiration /
decomposition in the energy (biomass) flow
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cow pie --> baby eagle, or alpine flower, or whatever ...
describe how the N / H2O / C molecules move through the
ecosystem
Old Growth, Disturbance,
Succession
Concepts:
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provide a comprehensive description of old growth
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compare the three levels of disturbance and also relate them
to succession
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discuss the process of succession (i.e. describe the
sequence of seral stages)
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in some detail, describe stand development (describe/define
each stage) ... and describe what happens to: biomass, NPP,
stand density, CWD, understory richness,
biodiversity
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List the natural disturbance types
Site Classification
Concepts:
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briefly outline the life of a cut block;
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describe the
factors used to classify a site and determine its site
series;
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describe factors that contribute to (should be
considered for) dirt nutrient status;
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.... same again for
moisture status;
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using the dirt texture triangle describe
(differentiate between) fine vs. "normal" vs. coarse
textured dirt;
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given basic site information, use the keys to
determine the SNR & SMR and ultimately the site series;
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describe the "overall process" (from office to field) of
conducting a site classification
BEC Classification
Concepts:
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draw a simple diagram that shows the connection between the
climate level and the site level of ecosystem
classification;
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given a line profile of a
cross-section of BC, label the likely BEC zones;
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given
a topographic map of BC, draw the basic eco-provinces
covered in class;
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describe the relationship between
the prime climatic factors of temperature and precipitation
(as influenced by seasonality, continentality, jet stream,
prevailing winds and orographic effect);
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describe how
zones are broken into subzone (Zone xy) ... note that you
just need to know what the "x" & "y" mean
for the coast
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