Forest Science

TEFS: Forest Science

TEFS.A: Employability Skills

TEFS.B: Supervised Agricultural Experience Program

TEFS.C: The Role of Forestry in Meeting Human Needs

TEFS.D: Prevention and Response Measures to Hazards in Forestry

TEFS.E: Environmental and Economic Value of Georgia Trees

TEFS.F: Forest Fires

TEFS.G: Forest Regeneration

TEFS.H: Regulating Timber Growth

TEFS.I: Measuring Forest Product Inventory

TEFS.J: Invasive Forest Tree Species

TEFS.K: Forest Disorders

TEFS.A.1: demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

TEFS.B.2: summarize the role of the agricultural education program and the Future Farmers of America (FFA) in personal development

TEFS.C.3: obtain, communicate, and evaluate human needs and demonstrate the role of forestry in meeting the needs of humans historically, currently, and in the future

TEFS.D.4: obtain, evaluate, and communicate information on the potential hazards in forestry while identifying first-aid and safety practices and procedures

TEFS.E.5: obtain, communicate, and evaluate Georgia trees and explain their environmental and economic value

TEFS.F.6: obtain, communicate, and evaluate an understanding of the role of fire in a forest environment

TEFS.G.7: obtain, communicate, and evaluate concepts to explain an understanding of forest regeneration principles and practices

TEFS.H.8: obtain, communicate, and evaluate the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate and regulate timber stand growth for various forest objectives

TEFS.I.9: obtain, communicate, and evaluate the standard industry forest measurement methods used for forest product inventory

TEFS.J.10: obtain, communicate,  and evaluate methods of controlling undesirable and invasive forest tree species based upon prescribed forest management objectives

TEFS.K.11: obtain, communicate, and evaluate various forest disorders and prescribe methods of control

TEFS.A.1.a: communicate effectively through writing, speaking, listening, reading, and interpersonal abilities

TEFS.A.1.b: demonstrate creativity by asking challenging questions and applying innovative procedures and methods

TEFS.A.1.c: exhibit critical thinking and problem solving skills to locate, analyze and apply information in career planning and employment situations

TEFS.A.1.d: model work readiness traits required for success in the workplace including integrity, honesty, accountability, punctuality, time management, and respect for diversity

TEFS.A.1.e: apply the appropriate skill sets to be productive in a changing, technological, diverse workplace to be able to work independently and apply team work skills

TEFS.A.1.f: present a professional image through appearance, behavior, and language

TEFS.B.2.a: illustrate the relationship of the FFA within the agricultural education model and describe the role and function of the organizational structure from the chapter to national level

TEFS.B.2.b: describe basic FFA information such as the emblem, colors, motto, mission, salute, behavior, and official dress

TEFS.B.2.c: demonstrate communication skills individually and within group situations by using public speaking skills and parliamentary procedure abilities

TEFS.B.2.d: design personal leadership plan that includes opportunities for personal development through student, chapter, and community related activities

TEFS.C.3.a: ask questions to compare and contrast renewable and nonrenewable natural resources

TEFS.C.3.b: identity and describe the employment opportunities in the local, regional, and worldwide forestry industry

TEFS.C.3.c: obtain, evaluate, and communicate information regarding products made from trees

TEFS.C.3.d: construct an explanation on the importance of historical and current events related to forestry in the United States.

TEFS.D.4.a: identify and evaluate agricultural hazards in a variety of agricultural occupations, education settings, and outdoor settings

TEFS.D.4.b: implement and demonstrate safety practices and appropriate behavior in a variety of agricultural occupations, education settings, and outdoor settings

TEFS.D.4.c: demonstrate appropriate responses to accidents and injuries that occur in an outdoor environment

TEFS.D.4.d: obtain, evaluate, and communicate the differences between stinging and beneficial insects in Georgia forests

TEFS.D.4.e: engage in argument from evidence of the advantages and disadvantages in various pest management techniques for forest plants

TEFS.D.4.f: differentiate between venomous and non-venomous snakes and spiders in Georgia forests and discuss examples of each

TEFS.E.5.a: obtain, evaluate, and communicate information regarding different species of native trees in Georgia

TEFS.E.5.b: develop and use a model to visualize the various species of native trees in Georgia. (i.e., a leaf notebook)

TEFS.E.5.c: obtain, evaluate, and communicate information on the physiological processes of tree growth (i.e., sapling, maturation, reproduction)

TEFS.E.5.d: develop and use a model to illustrate the importance of trees to the economy and environment

TEFS.F.6.a: engage in argument based on evidence, the differences between desirable and undesirable fires while constructing an explanation on the role fires play in a healthy forest; include the aspect of ecological succession with emphasis on the role of fire

TEFS.F.6.b: identify and describe various techniques used to suppress wildfires and manage prescribed fires

TEFS.F.6.c: describe the application of fire suppression and fire safety techniques

TEFS.F.6.d: construct an explanation on how air movement, topography, and fuel affect fire behavior

TEFS.F.6.e: analyze and interpret data from a planned prescribed fire

TEFS.G.7.a: obtain, evaluate, and communicate information regarding characteristics of a healthy forest

TEFS.G.7.b: construct explanations on ways in which forest stands may be improved

TEFS.G.7.c: justify with evidence a timber stand improvement plan for a forest

TEFS.G.7.d: obtain, evaluate, and communicate the differences between natural and artificial regeneration for pine and hardwoods

TEFS.G.7.e: plan and carry out an investigation to select the  proper species, site, and spacing of trees for maximum growth and yield based on data collected from site

TEFS.G.7.f: utilize mathematical and computational thinking to determine the optimum planting date for specific planting sites and construct an explanation on how to handle and store the seedlings properly

TEFS.G.7.g: analyze and interpret data on the differences of a poorly and properly planted seedling

TEFS.H.8.a: obtain, evaluate, and communicate information regarding silviculture techniques and practices for managing time stand growth

TEFS.H.8.b: construct an explanation on techniques used to harvest timber

TEFS.H.8.c: identity and describe Best Management Practices (BMP) for forestry and sustaining forest land

TEFS.H.8.d: obtain, evaluate, and communicate recorded findings by visiting a timer harvesting site that has harvested timber according to BMP

TEFS.H.8.e: construct an explanation on the various techniques used to process forest products

TEFS.I.9.a: construct an explanation for the value of timber inventories

TEFS.I.9.b: obtain, evaluate, and communicate information on procedures for conducting timber inventories

TEFS.I.9.c: conduct a timber inventory according to standard industry forest measurement methods

TEFS.I.9.d: describe and use models of symbols used properly in forest management, (i.e., tally symbols)

TEFS.I.9.e: obtain, evaluate, and communicate information on various forest product

TEFS.I.9.f: use mathematical and computational thinking to formulate timber volume from timber cruising techniques

TEFS.I.9.g: demonstrate how to use maps to identify directions and features, calculate actual distance and determine the elevations of points

TEFS.I.9.h: utilize models to inventory features in forest management (i.e., Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS))

TEFS.J.10: obtain, communicate,  and evaluate methods of controlling undesirable and invasive forest tree species based upon prescribed forest management objectives

TEFS.J.10: obtain, communicate,  and evaluate methods of controlling undesirable and invasive forest tree species based upon prescribed forest management objectives

TEFS.J.10: obtain, communicate,  and evaluate methods of controlling undesirable and invasive forest tree species based upon prescribed forest management objectives

TEFS.J.10: obtain, communicate,  and evaluate methods of controlling undesirable and invasive forest tree species based upon prescribed forest management objectives

TEFS.K.11.a: use mathematical and computational thinking to evaluate the economic losses attributed by insects and diseases

TEFS.K.11.b: identify and explain the major insects and diseases of Georgia forests

TEFS.K.11.c: engage in argument from evidence on which stages of insect and disease development affect forests the most.

TEFS.K.11.d: obtain, evaluate, and communicate possible causes of an outbreak of a particular disease or insect in a timber stand

TEFS.K.11.e: identify and describe various common forest insects and diseases and describe their life cycles and control methods