Trees
What is the process of trees making their food called?
Photosynthesis
How many common species of woodpeckers does Maine have?
8 Common Species
Name three animals that make nests inside of trees?
Owls, Squirrels, Woodpeckers, Beavers, Hummingbirds, Bees, Robins, Ducks, Ant
What threats could invasive species pose to trees?
Invasive species can kill trees, damage their tissues, and/or displace native species.
What is Maine's State Tree?
White Pine
28 percent! Ocean plants such as phytoplankton produce the rest.
Identify this bird call.
Cardinal
Name five animals that are known to climb trees.
Bears, Squirrels, Opossums, Pocupines, Foxes, Marmot, Woodchuck
Which invasive species could cause a large tree to collapse?
Vines - Asiatic Bittersweet
What percentage of forest coverage does Maine have?
90%
What common medicine comes from willow & poplar trees?
Aspirin
What is the world's smallest bird?
The Bee Hummingbird, measuring at 2.1-2.24 inches long and weighing 1.6-2.6 grams. Females are slightly larger than males.
How many species of Owls are in Maine?
11 Species of Owls :)
What trees do Brown Tail Moths prefer?
Oak Trees
How many species of trees does Maine have?
65-76
Where is the tallest tree located, what type of tree is it, and what is the tree's name?
Coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) are the tallest trees in the world, growing to over 380 feet tall. Redwood National and State Parks in Northern California are home to these giants, including Hyperion, the world's tallest living tree. Hyperion was measured at 380 feet, 9.7 inches in 2019, which is taller than a 35-story building.
Name the world's fastest bird.
The Peregrine Falcon! It has a diving speed of over 186 mph and a cruising speed of 55 mph. It is the fastest animal only second to the cheetah.
Identify this animal by hearing the sound it makes.
Squirrels
What has Maine's State Forest Service done to combat the introduction and spread of invasive species?
There is a strict ban on out-of-state firewood, and there have also been multiple awareness campaigns, there have also been more use of surveillance such as traps, visual monitoring, and surveys out to the community.
How many years has Maine been harvesting timber?
200 years - However we have more trees now then we did over 100 years ago :)
What do many consider to be the world's smallest tree?
The dwarf willow! It grows to a height of 1-6 cm with leaves that are 1-2 cm long/wide. Usually found in arctic climates. Its small size helps it survive the cold.
Which bird has the longest wingspan in the world?
The Wandering Albatross, which has a wingspan of 11.5 feet (or 3.5 meters)!
What is the most poisonous tree frog?
Golden Poison Frog/Golden Poison Dart Frog, this frog is 20 times more toxic than a normal dart frog. One 2 inch frog can kill 10 adult humans or 20,000 mice.
What type of invasive species can kill Ash Trees?
Beetles - Emerald Ash Borer
What percentage of Maine Trees are softwood and what percentage of Maine Trees are hardwood?
(The 2 percents need to add up to 100%)
HARDWOOD - Oak, Teak, Mahogony
SOFTWOOD - Pine, Spruce, Fir
39% are softwoods and 61% are hardwoods.