Irish Softwood Trees (Junior Cert Wood Technology): Flashcards
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Plant type of softwood trees
Plant type of softwood trees
Gymnosperms, often evergreen
Softwood vs hardwood growth rate
Softwood vs hardwood growth rate
Softwoods grow faster
Key feature of Sitka Spruce
Key feature of Sitka Spruce
High yield and fast growth
Notable quality of Scots Pine
Notable quality of Scots Pine
Durability
Silviculture meaning
Silviculture meaning
Management of forest growth, types, and quality
Sustainable Management in forestry
Sustainable Management in forestry
Meet today's needs without harming future use
Sitka Spruce economic benefits
Sitka Spruce economic benefits
Supplies timber and jobs in rural areas
Scots Pine in construction
Scots Pine in construction
Used for strength and easy treatment
Sitka Spruce climate suitability
Sitka Spruce climate suitability
Thrives in mild climate, withstands maritime weather
Scots Pine preferred soil
Scots Pine preferred soil
Sandy or less fertile soils
Silvicultural techniques used
Silvicultural techniques used
Thinning and rotation
Coillte role
Coillte role
State body managing many Irish forests
Sustainable forestry certification bodies
Sustainable forestry certification bodies
SFI and FSC
Sitka Spruce soil adaptability
Sitka Spruce soil adaptability
Grows quickly even in poor soils
How government supports Irish forestry
How government supports Irish forestry
Encourages forest growth through funds and tips