Lesson 3
What general term refers to processed wood used for construction and manufacturing?
Lumber
What fine wood particles are produced when cutting lumber with a saw?
Sawdust
What is a large area of land covered mostly by trees, plants, and wild animals living together?
Forest
What is the main government agency in the Philippines responsible for enforcing forestry laws and issuing permits?
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
What is the official authorization issued by the DENR allowing individuals or companies to cut down trees?
Tree Cutting Permit
What type of wood comes from broad-leaved trees like Narra, Molave, and Mahogany?
Hardwood
What thin slices are peeled from wood surfaces using a hand plane?
Wood Shavings
What is the science and practice of managing, conserving, and responsibly harvesting woodland resources?
Forestry
What simple guiding principle states that forests should not be harvested faster than they can naturally recover?
"Cut a tree, plant a tree"
What official document must accompany lumber during delivery to verify payment and supplier legitimacy?
Official Receipt (or Delivery Receipt)
What type of wood comes from cone-bearing trees like Benguet pine and Almaciga?
Softwood
What leftover solid wood pieces are commonly reused to make small toys, picture frames, and shelves?
Wood Scraps
What category of forest products includes items like honey, bamboo, rattan, and medicinal plants?
Non-Timber Products
What Philippine government program specifically promotes massive reforestation and tree planting?
National Greening Program
What type of documents are legally required when moving timber from harvest sites to buyers to prevent illegal timber from entering the market?
Transport Documents, Transport Permit
What fast-growing grass is widely used for scaffolding, furniture, and handicrafts?
Bamboo
In the 3Rs of carpentry, what specific practice means converting waste materials into entirely new, useful products?
Recycle
What title is given to forests because they filter the air and produce oxygen?
"Lungs of the Earth"
What is the term for the responsible use and conservation of forest ecosystems that balances present and future needs?
Sustainable Forest Management (SFM)
What tree species, along with Narra and Molave, is legally protected in the Philippines and requires special cutting authorization?
Kamagong
What climbing palm is known for its flexibility and used for weaving and furniture frames?
Rattan
What compressed, eco-friendly solid fuel source is manufactured from sawdust and agricultural waste?
Briquette Fuel
What key goal of forestry focuses on ensuring a continuous supply of wood while keeping the forest healthy for the future?
Sustainability
What Philippine law, also known as the Revised Forestry Code, serves as the primary decree regulating forest land and timber harvesting?
Presidential Decree No. 705 (PD 705)
What commercial paper proves that the buyer paid legally for the lumber and that the seller is a registered business?
Official Invoice (or Business Permit)