The Life Cycle of a Tree (Junior Cert Wood Technology): Flashcards

First stage: seeds grow w/ moisture, oxygen & warmth

Fully grown, can reproduce, stable size, consistent wood quality

Final phase: tree slows down & eventually dies

Fast growth, develops leaves & branches

Climate, soil & water affecting tree growth

Rapid growth, young & flexible, suits some products

Steady growth makes it suitable for building & carpentry

Growth slows, disease-prone, reduced wood value

Key for nutrient uptake in early & mature stages

Essential for growth & photosynthesis in all stages

Affects growth patterns via temperature & sunlight

Oxygen production & CO2 absorption via photosynthesis

Provides habitats, carbon capture & nutrient cycling