Mathematics Content Standards K-12 s1

Cluster Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Concentration Forest Industry

WVEIS Code SN0130

ONET Codes and Occupations 19-4093.00 – Forest and Conservation Technicians 45-4023.00 – Log Graders and Scalers 45-4021.00 – Fallers 19-1032.00 – Foresters

Sample of reported job titles: Forest Technician, Forestry Technician, Wildlife Technician, Resource Manager, Resource Technician, Conservationist, Fire Technician, Forest Ranger, Forestry Aide, Natural Resources Technician, Log Scaler, Log Buyer, Inspector, Log Grader, Log Yard Manager, Procurement Forester, Log Check Scaler, Raw Material Manager, Timber Buyer, Veneer Grader, Timber Faller, Tree Faller, Timber Cutter, Logger, Tree Feller, Cutter Operator, Sawyer, Tree Topper, Forester, Area Forester, Fire Prevention Forester, Chief Unit Forester, Environmental Protection Forester, Regional Forester, Resource Forester, Service Forester, Urban Forester

Sample of reported job titles upon completion of additional education: Wildlife Biologist, Zoologist, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Fisheries Biologist, Fishery Biologist, Wildlife Manager, Aquatic Biologist, Assistant Research Scientist, Conservation Resources Management Biologist, Environmental Specialist

REQUIRED COURSES

WVEIS Code Course 0182 Fundamentals of Forestry 0183 Forest Management 0184 Timber Management 0185 Advanced Principles of Forestry

1 Skill Sets

Career Preparation Skills Safety Leadership Development Customer Service Literacy and Numeracy Foundations of Forestry Dendrology and Morphology Wildlife and the Forest Forest Fire Forest Evaluation, Measurement and Management Chainsaw Use and Safety Best Management Practices Timber Evaluation, Measurement and Management Chainsaw and Logging Equipment Use and Safety Woodlot Management Tree Diseases and Pests Forest Land Management

2 Career Preparation Skills, Safety, Leadership Development and Customer Service should be integrated throughout the concentration as remaining skill sets are delivered.

Skill Set Career Preparation Skills Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

 career paths. SN.1  goal development and achievement.  attitudes and work habits that support career retention and advancement.  communication in varied contexts.

Performance Objectives Students will

SN.2  relate skills and abilities to possible career pathways. SN.3  explain methods of goal development. SN.4  discuss methods of time management and task coordination. SN.5  practice professionalism in punctuality, appropriate dress, task completion, etc. SN.6  investigate methods of supervision such as giving and receiving feedback and instruction. SN.7  develop and present a statement of their personal work ethic beliefs. SN.8  prepare an application, cover letter, resume and thank you letter. SN.9  create an employment portfolio for use when applying for projects. SN.10  Practice simulated job interviews Skill Set Safety Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

SN.11  safety procedures.  accident reporting agencies.  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Performance Objectives Students will

SN.12  recognize the main causes of accidents. SN.13  research agencies that are responsible for emergencies in the workplace. SN.14  develop a plan which outlines the procedures for handling an accident. SN.15  demonstrate operating instructions before using any equipment. SN.16  establish procedures for safe evacuation of the worksite in the event of an emergency. SN.17  follow safety and security procedures. SN.18  wear PPE as required for specified task. Skill Set Leadership Development Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

SN.19  public speaking.  parliamentary law.  leadership concepts.  characteristics of effective teams and organizations

3 Performance Objectives Students will

SN.20  develop and deliver speeches. SN.21  participate in meetings using parliamentary procedure. SN.22  attend leadership conferences and training (local, state and/or national). SN.23  volunteer in community service opportunities. SN.24  participate in career development events. Skill Set Customer Service Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

SN.25  customer needs assessment.  quality standards for services.  evaluation of customer satisfaction. Performance Objectives Students will

SN.26  confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services, take or enter orders, cancel accounts, or obtain details of complaints. SN.27  keep records of customer interactions or transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, or comments, as well as actions taken. SN.28  check to ensure that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems. SN.29  determine charges for services requested, collect deposits or payments, or arrange for billing. SN.30  refer unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation. Skill Set Literacy and Numeracy Knowledge objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of  literacy and numeracy skills required to solve complex SN.31  real-world problems associated with their career/technical content area  improve their thinking and reasoning skills. Performance Objectives Students will

SN.32  utilize a variety of technical sources (e.g., Internet, manuals, journals, directions, reports, etc.) to complete career/technical assignments and projects SN.33  demonstrate writing skills required to complete career/technical assignments and projects SN.34  demonstrate accuracy in calculating and measuring graphical work required to complete career/technical assignments and projects SN.35  analyze tables, charts, graphs and multiple data sources to complete career/technical assignments and projects

4 Fundamentals of Forestry WVEIS 0182 Skill Set Foundations of Forestry Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

0182.1  history of local, state and federal forestry.  forest ownership.  forest regions.  role of government in Forestry.  careers in Forestry. Performance Objectives Students will

0182.2  research history of forestry in their local community and state. 0182.3  create a map of the major forest regions and biomes in North America. 0182.4  interview a Forester who manages a National Forest to determine major management practices. 0182.5  research a career in the Forest industry. Skill Set Dendrology and Morphology Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

0182.6  stages of tree growth.  internal and external parts of a tree.  basic dendrology.  tree taxonomy.  identification features of trees. Performance Objectives Students will

0182.7  diagram the major internal and external parts of a tree. 0182.8  take a core sample from a tree and analyze the growth rings and internal parts. 0182.9  identify trees based on leaf characteristics. 0182.10  determine common name of common tree species. 0182.11  observe a stand of trees and identify various stages of tree growth. Skill Set Wildlife and the Forest Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

0182.12  interaction of wildlife and the forest.  animal classification.  animal adaptations.  common forest wildlife species.  wildlife and forest ecosystems.  food chains and webs.  biodiversity.  hunting and trapping regulations.

5 Performance Objectives Students will

0182.13  research wildlife species and give oral presentation to class. 0182.14  observe evidence of wildlife interaction with forest (markings, tracks, etc.) 0182.15  research current agricultural products impacted by biotechnology practices. 0182.16  draw forest food chains and food webs. 0182.17  research invasive forest pests and determine impact on biodiversity. 0182.18  interview a wildlife biologist or DNR officer to determine major wildlife management practices. Skill Set Forest Fire Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

0182.19  the fire triangle.  fire as a management tool in Forestry.  causes of forest fires.  wild fires.  forest fire prevention and suppression.  tools used for forest fire prevention and suppression. Performance Objectives Students will

0182.20  research forest fire prevention and suppression locally and in other states. 0182.21  identify tools used for forest fire prevention and suppression. 0182.22  interview a forest fire fighter to determine major responsibilities. Skill Set Basic Forest Measurements Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

0182.23  basic tools used in Forest Management.  dendrometers and hypsometers.  basic surveying.  orientation.  pacing. Performance Objectives Students will

0182.24  use an azimuth or quadrant compass to determine bearing. 0182.25  calculate distances by pacing. 0182.26  use various dendrometers to measure tree diameter. 0182.27  use various hypsometers to measure tree height.

6 Forest Management WVEIS 0183 Skill Set Forest Evaluation, Measurement and Management

Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

0183.1  basic forestry concepts such as succession, structure, site, tolerance, etc.  tree growth.  dendrology.  measuring standing timber.  tree and forest measurement tools. Performance Objectives Students will

0183.2  select trees to be cut down, assessing factors such as site, terrain, and weather conditions before beginning work. 0183.3  measure felled logs or loads of pulpwood to calculate volume, weight, dimensions, and marketable value, using measuring devices and conversion tables. 0183.4  select and mark trees for thinning or logging and draw detailed plans that include access roads. 0183.5  thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemical, or supervise workers performing these tasks. 0183.6  provide forestry education and general information, advice, and recommendations to woodlot owners, community organization, and the general public. 0183.7  perform reforestation, or forest renewal, including nursery and silviculture operations, site preparation, seeding and tree planting programs, cone collection, and tree improvement. 0183.8  inspect trees and collect samples of plants, seeds, foliage, bark and roots to locate insect and disease damage.

Skill Set Chainsaw Use and Safety Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

0183.9  proper personal protective clothing to wear when operating a chainsaw.  basic techniques used to fell standing trees.  parts of a chainsaw.  chainsaw repair and maintenance. Performance Objectives Students will

0183.10  maintain and repair chainsaws and other equipment, clean, oil, and grease equipment, and sharpen properly.

7 Skill Set Best Management Practices Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

0183.11  best management practices used in the forest industry. Performance Objectives Students will

0183.12  survey, measure, and map access roads and forest areas such as burns, cut- over areas, experimental plots, and timber sales sections. 0183.13  provide information about regulations such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety and accident prevention.

8 Timber Management WVEIS 0184 Skill Set Timber Evaluation, Measurement and Management Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

0184.1  measuring standing timber and logs.  measurement tools. Performance Objectives Students will

0184.2  evaluate log characteristics and determine grades, using established criteria. 0184.3  appraise trees for certain characteristics, such as twist, rot, and heavy limb growth, and gauge amount and direction of lean, in order to determine how to control the direction of a tree’s fall with the least damage. 0184.4  record data about individual trees or load volumes into tally books or hand-held collection terminals. 0184.5  paint identification marks of specified colors on logs to identify grades or species, using spray cans, or call out grades to log markers. 0184.6  assess logs after cutting to ensure that the quality and length are correct. 0184.7  measure log lengths and mark boles for bucking into logs, according to 0184.8 specifications. 0184.9  tag unsafe trees with high-visibility ribbons.  identify logs of sub or special grade so that they can be returned to shippers, 0184.10 regarded, recut, or transferred for other processing.  jab logs with metal ends of scale sticks, and inspect logs to ascertain characteristics 0184.11 or defects such as water damage, splits, knots, broken ends, rotten areas, twists, and curves.  mark logs for identification. Skill Set Chainsaw and Logging Equipment Use and Safety Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

0184.12  proper personal protective clothing to wear when operating a chainsaw.  use of a chainsaw and other logging equipment. Performance Objectives Students will

0184.13  stop saw engines, pull cutting bars from cuts, and runt to safety as tree falls. 0184.14  saw back-cuts, leaving sufficient sound wood to control direction of fall. 0184.15  clear brush from work areas and escape routes, and cut sapling and other trees from direction of falls, using axes, chainsaws, or bulldozers. 0184.16  measure felled trees and cut them into specified log lengths, using chain saws and axes. 0184.17  determine position, direction, and depth of cuts to be made, and placement of wedges or jacks. 0184.18  control the direction of a tree’s fall by scoring cutting lines with axes, sawing undercuts along scored lines with chainsaws, knocking slabs from cuts with single-bit axes, and driving wedges. 0184.19  trim off the tops and limbs of trees, using chainsaws, delimbers, or axes. 0184.20  insert jacks or drive wedges behind saws to prevent binding of saws and to start trees falling. 9 0184.21  saw felled trees into lengths. 0184.22  split logs, using axes, wedges, and mauls, and stack wood in ricks or cord lots.

Advanced Principles of Forestry WVEIS 0185 Skill Set Woodlot Management Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

0185.1  forest site characteristics.  factors affecting tree growth.  growth and development of forests.  tree tolerance.  stages of succession.  crop tree selection.  logging site best management practices. Performance Objectives Students will

0185.2  use soil survey data to determine site index of specific forest site. 0185.3  analyze aspect and soil properties to determine tree growth patterns. 0185.4  analyze and identify successional stages of a forest. 0185.5  identify shade tolerant and intolerant tree species. 0185.6  use wedge prism to determine basal area of a site. 0185.7  determine proper harvesting method for woodlots based on land owner’s goals. 0185.8  design skid roads in compliance with WV best management practices. 0185.9  reseed skid trails and log landings. 0185.10  research maintenance procedures for drainage systems in controlling soil erosion. Skill Set Tree Diseases and Pests Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

0185.11  common forest insect pests.  common forest diseases.  common invasive species in forests. Performance Objectives Students will

0185.12  identify damaging forest insects 0185.13  research methods to prevent and control forest insects. 0185.14  observe a stand of trees to identify common forest diseases. 0185.15  research methods to prevent and control forest diseases. 0185.16  identify common plant and animal invasive species found in forests. 0185.17  prescribe a select cut, sanitation cut, and or salvage cut on an infected area. 0185.18  demonstrate the technique of girdling to remove undesirable trees.

10 Skill Set Forest Land Management Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

0185.19  topographic and aerial maps.  land management at the local, state and federal level.  management of private lands. Performance Objectives Students will

0185.20  conduct an environmental assessment for a specific site. 0185.21  analyze political, biological, economical and sociological impacts on managing ecosystems. 0185.22  interpret current and historical aerial photography for land cover and land use applications. 0185.23  conduct a property title search. 0185.24  measure acreage on maps. 0185.25  prepare and write a conservation plan for a specific parcel of land. 0185.26  prepare and write a timber management plan for a specific woodlot. 0185.27  determine location and other information from maps using Global Positioning Systems (GPS). 0185.28  measure elevation of a given area using survey equipment.