Mrs. Webb
Where did Mrs. Webb go to college?
Auburn University
What are two common characteristics you can use to identify a tree?
Leaves, bark, fruit, flowers, or overall form.
What are two skills or subjects that trail building combines?
Environmental science, construction, outdoor leadership, land management, or teamwork.
What part of the knife does your thumb rest on?
Spine
What was Mrs. Webb's job before she became a teacher?
Greenhouse manager.
What is the difference between a simple leaf and a compound leaf?
A simple leaf has one leaflet, while a compound leaf has multiple leaflets on one leaf.
Name two ways trails benefit people's health and wellness.
Physical activity, stress reduction, outdoor learning, or social connection.
Handle
What is Mrs. Webb's favorite summer activity?
Boating
What are the two types of leaf arrangements described in the guide?
Alternate and opposite.
What is one important way a sustainable trail should manage water?
Move water off the trail instead of allowing it to flow down the trail.
What is the safety zone called that requires others to stay at least an arm's length away while you are carving?
The Blood Circle.
What is Mrs. Webb's biggest craving right now?
Cheetos Puffs!!!!!
What is the main difference between hardwoods and softwoods when it comes to their seeds?
Hardwoods produce seeds with a shell, husk, or covering, while softwoods have uncovered seeds inside cones.
What are the four parts of trail sustainability?
Physical durability, resource conservation, user expectations and experience, and ongoing management.
What type of cut is made by pressing the blade straight down into the wood to create a clean boundary line?
Stop Cut.
What was Mrs. Webb's major in college?
Fruit and Vegetable Production
What does it mean when a tree is deciduous, and how is that different from evergreen?
Deciduous trees shed their leaves during winter, while evergreen trees keep their leaves for two or more growing seasons.
Why is sustainability a decision-making process rather than just one feature of a trail?
Because sustainability must be considered during planning, construction, and maintenance.
You are carving a piece of wood and notice it is splitting and splintering. What should you do, and why?
Stop and flip the wood around to carve with the grain. Carving against the grain can cause splintering and tear-out.