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9. What precautions should you take when camping to protect forest 

 growth from fire? 



10. Why do forest fires burn deep into the soil? 



11. If a small fire started in woods near you, how would you fight it? 



12. Why is smoking dangerous in forest areas? 



13. Name five forest products. 



14. State the purpose of Arbor Day in the schools. 



15. State the object of forestry. 



16. What enables trees to stand severe winds? 



PROJECTS 



1. Make a collection of pieces of wood from trees valuable for commer- 

 cial purposes. Label each piece. 



2. Gather information on tree planting and prepare simple rules for trans- 

 planting and caring for evergreens and for deciduous trees, those which 

 shed their leaves periodically. 



OUTDOOR OBSERVATION 



1. Make a field trip to observe the appearance of different kinds of trees 

 and record your observations in your notebook. Note the natural 

 tree growth of the region and also the trees set out for shade and 

 ornamentation. 



2. Observe the difference in growth of tree tops, trunks, etc., in crowded 

 forest growth and in the open. Try to explain these differences. See 

 how trees adapt themselves to difficult situations. 



REFERENCES 



A Primer of Forestry , Pinchot 



Farm Forestry Ferguson 



