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Module 1: Introduction to Silviculture

Lesson Three - Hardwood Tree Identification and Silvics

This lesson introduces the common hardwoods of Nova Scotia.

  • Silvics of Beech
  • Silvics of Grey Birch
  • Silvics of Largetooth Aspen
  • Silvics of Pin Cherry
  • Silvics of Red Maple
  • Silvics of Red Oak
  • Silvics of Sugar Maple
  • Silvics of Trembling Aspen
  • Silvics of White Ash
  • Silvics of White Birch
  • Silvics of Yellow Birch
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  • Module 1: Introduction to Silviculture
    • Lesson One - Introduction
    • Module 1 - Lesson One Quiz
    • Lesson Two - Softwood Tree Identification and Silvics
    • Module 1 - Lesson Two Quiz
    • Lesson Three - Hardwood Tree Identification and Silvics
      • Silvics of Beech
      • Silvics of Grey Birch
      • Silvics of Largetooth Aspen
      • Silvics of Pin Cherry
      • Silvics of Red Maple
      • Silvics of Red Oak
      • Silvics of Sugar Maple
      • Silvics of Trembling Aspen
      • Silvics of White Ash
      • Silvics of White Birch
      • Silvics of Yellow Birch
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