Title: Identify major forest trees in Virginia and their uses.
Course: Foundations of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (18001-I) > Section: Investigating Basic Scientific Skills and Principles in Natural Resources Management

Identification should include

- differentiating between hardwood vs. softwood trees
- listing tree species native to Virginia according to bark, leaf, bud, and fruit
- describing their uses
- calculating volume in board feet
- determining volume and value of a tree/timber
- listing forestry tools and equipment
- interpreting topographical maps.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the differences among tree species according to bark structure?
- What are the differences among tree species according to leaf shape?
- What are the differences among tree species according to fruit?
- How is a Biltmore stick used?
- What are the steps in calculating volume board feet of lumber and the market value of a tree?

Teacher Resource:

- Virginia Tech Dendrology, National FFA Forestry CDE