Roots
Root system in which the primary root grows straight down and remains larger than the secondary roots that branch out from it?
Rough outer covering of a tree
Bark
What is the science of managing and studying forests called?
Forestry
Bud found at the end of a twig that allows the stem to grow in length
terminal bud
What is the portion of a stem between two leaves or two places where leaves once grew?
Internode
Root system that consists of several equally sized roots that spread out near the surface?
Spreading Roots
Ring of growth cells within a tree trunk that separates the bark from the wood and is responsible for secondary growth?
Vascular Cambium
Forestry technique of deliberately starting a controlled forest fire to encourage forest health?
prescribed burn
Bud found on the side of a twig that allows the stem to form branches
Lateral bud
What is the tallest tree species?
Coastal redwood
What are the 3 basic functions of tree roots?
absorbing water and minerals, anchoring the tree firmly in the soil, storing food
The hard, inactive dead wood in the center of a stem
Heartwood
What is the process of removing trees for human use?
Tree harvesting
The part of a tree that allows the stem to grow in length and produce new branches?
buds
What are the oldest known organisms on earth?
Bristlecone Pine
Which type of root grows from a plant's stem, branches, leaves, or mature woody roots?
Adventitious root
functioning wood surrounding the heartwood of a tree
Sapwood
What is the debris that loggers leave on the forest floor called?
Slash
Scar left on a woody stem when the bud scales fall off in the spring
Bud scale scar
What is another name for broadleaf trees?
Hardwood trees
Explain how a forest helps keep the land well watered.
Roots provide a natural filter and storage for water. Fallen leaves, twigs, and other debris allow water to be absorbed slowly into the soil. Prevents heavy rain from rushing through and taking soil with it.
Central core of a young woody stem?
Pith
What system of forest management causes the forest to grow more high-quality trees that mature faster than they normally would?
sustained yield management
Any of the scales that cover and protect a terminal bud during winter dormancy
Bud Scale
What type of gymnosperm has no branches and frond-like leaves?
Cycad