University of Maine Undergraduate Course Approval s1

SFR 101 – Intro. For. Res. Assignments Prepared by W.H. Livingston August 2014

You have the following assignments for SFR 101 field week. Check the web site for links to readings to help write the papers.

1. Tree Identification (10 pt quiz) 2. Compass and pacing, boundary measurements (10 pt) 3. Tree measurements (10 pt) 4. Stand types and transect (10 pt) 5. Stand inventory: Structure, soils, and wildlife: data (20 pt) 6. Choose one paper to complete (40 pt): a. Forest recreation Describe what was done, how information can be used. b. Stand inventory: (data summary in a pdf file on web site) Items that could be included are using data to describe the relationship between soils and tree species, and the relationship between stand structure with wildlife species. Write the paper as if you are describing the forest to the owner of the Tanglewood Woodlot. Abbreviations: ab= American beech, bf= balsam fir, eh= eastern hemlock, pb= paper birch, rm=red maple, ro= red oak, rp= red pine, rs= red spruce, wp = white pine c. Fish population assessment (data summary from previous year on web site) Items that could be included are the fish species caught, the biology of the Atlantic salmon, quality of the salmon habitat in the river, and how proper forest management can improve habitats of Atlantic salmon. d. White pine silviculture and operations Items that could be included are descriptions of forest operations and white pine silviculture. e. Wood products Items that could be included are descriptions of the products and processes at Robbins Lumber Mill. Write up to 1 page per 10 points (4 total), typed and double-spaced, for each paper. Use your notes, handouts, and readings to complete the paper. SFR 101 – Intro. For. Res. Assignments Prepared by W.H. Livingston August 2014

Each paper will need the components of your typical college writing assignment (see below). If you use published references, cite them. You MUST include observations that you made during camp.

Introduction One paragraph of 50 to 150 words Use a few sentences to set the context of the entry End with a statement on the main point for the entry – the focus This is the focus for the entry Don’t make it too broad or vague Body Multiple paragraphs All aspects presented in the body of the text should relate the entry’s focus Sketch out the material using outlines prior to writing paragraphs Explain what was done. Also indicate your observations and comments. Conclusion One paragraph Emphasizes the items that you believe that best address the entry’s focus Ends with memorable, positive statement: Can be most important point, or an example (can be humorous), or advice. Do NOT: Introduce new ideas, apologize, or be vague All papers are due on Friday, September 12. If you have a draft ready on September 5 when we meet for class, turn it in then. You can turn-in a paper copy or email me a digital copy of the paper. You will be able to revised papers unless the paper is turned-in late.. Assignment Grading: Poor Average Good Score Content (30 pt) XXXX XXXX XXXX Introduction: Sets context, focus XXXX statement Body: Covers subject, substantiated XXXX information Conclusion: Important points XXXX Explained in own words XXXX Relevant information and facts from XXXX presentations, handouts, readings, own notes Style (10 pt) XXXX XXXX XXXX Organized well - logical flow of XXXX ideas, paragraph objectives, relationship between paragraphs Proper grammar and spelling: Use XXXX of words, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling TOTAL SCORE (40 PT) XXXX XXXX XXXX