Conservation
This is defined as the size of the population of animals that can exist or will be tolerated in a habitat.
Carrying Capacity
The segmentation of a large tract or contiguous tracts of forest to smaller patches often isolated from each other by non-forest habitat (such as development or highways).
Fragmentation
State Tree.
California Redwood
This is the color of a polar bears skin.
Black
My favorite color.
Purple
This is currently the largest threat to wildlife.
Loss of Habitat
In terms of forestry, what does the acronym BMP mean?
Best Management Practices
State Animal.
California Grizzly Bear
This is the largest cat that purrs.
Mountain Lion
Favorite Movie.
The Thing.
This mammal makes up 90% of the black footed ferrets diet.
Prairie Dog
This is dead wood and hence less susceptible to fungus as contains almost no moisture, which means it will shrink less when it dries.
Heartwood
State Rock.
Serpentine
Name the oldest known wild bird.
Wisdom, the Laysan Albatross
Favorite D&D Class.
Ranger
He is the father of modern wildlife conservation.
Aldo Leopold
Trails used to drag logs after a harvesting event. Can compact soil and reduce its infiltration ability.
Skid Trail
State Bird.
California Valley Quail
These are the only birds that can fly backwards.
Favorite Waterfowl.
Canada Goose
The increasing levels of mercury seen as you move to higher trophic levels, i.e., up the food chain is an example of...
Biomagnification
Term used to describe a large, excessively branchy tree which occupies more space in the forest than surrounding trees. These trees have high wildlife and aesthetic value, but little timber value.
Wolf Tree
State Freshwater Fish.
California Golden Trout
The bone-house wasp stuffs the walls of its nest with these.
Dead ants
My Birthday
Feb 22