1. Unit: Forestry Lesson: Tree uses Study Questions 1)What are some benefits of Missouri forest? 2)How many different products are manufactured from wood? 3)What are some primary uses of timber?

2. 1)Benefits of Missouri forest A)Water- forest cover has a direct effect on the quality and availability of water 1) the rain passes through the forest canopy is deflected by leaves and branches which reduces the speed of the water 2) it hits the forest floor and is absorbed by a 3 to 6 inch layer of organic matter (decomposed plant & animal residues Erosion- occurs on steep slopes B) Recreation- numerous opportunities hunting, fishing etc.

3. C) Wildlife habitat- forest are complex, interrelated communities of plants and animals 1) Forest mngt. practices like harvesting can benefit wildlife 2) Forest cover benefits aquatic life by shading the streams D) Atmosphere maintenance- trees help to maintain the earth’s atmosphere by using pollutants in their normal gaseous exchange process during photosynthesis 1)Research shows 1 large maple tree can remove as much airborne lead as would be emitted in burning 1000 gallons of gasoline

4. 3) Over 10,000 products are manufactured from wood primary uses lumber paper plywood veneer poles railroad ties fence post fuel wood pallets boxes and crates Missouri leads the nation – white oak barrel staves, Charcoal, gunstocks